Canada

National Air Transport - Canada

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CF-AGC

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Flight

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth

MSN:

1320

YOM:

1930

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While flying in the vicinity of Barker Airfield, in the suburb of Toronto, the pilot lost control of the aircraft following a wing failure. The aircraft dove into the ground and crashed, killing the sole occupant.

Probable cause:

Wing failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Peterborough

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1935

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179

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

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Camp Borden - Peterborough

MSN:

DHC.210

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1930

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Upon landing, the aircraft went out of control and came to rest. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Edmonton

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1935

Type of aircraft:

Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club

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Registration:

G-CAKJ

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Edmonton - Edmonton

MSN:

473

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1928

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The crew was performing a local training flight out from Edmonton Airport. On final approach, the pilot initiated a go around procedure when the airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control while initiating a go around procedure.

Crash of a Boeing 204 in Alta Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1935 at 1615 LT

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 204

Operator:

Pioneer Airways

Registration:

CF-ALD

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Plain, Valley

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Alta Lake - Gunn Lake

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1930

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Shortly after takeoff from Alta Lake, the float plane encountered difficulties to gain height. To avoid trees, the pilot made an evasive manoeuvre when the airplane stalled and crashed. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Calgary

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1935

Type of aircraft:

Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club

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Registration:

CF-CEB

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Demonstration

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Edmonton – Calgary

MSN:

486

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1928

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The crew was taking part to an airshow in Calgary. While performing manoeuvres at low height, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in a field located some three miles northwest of Calgary Airport. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Brantford

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1935

Type of aircraft:

Brantford-Norfolk Aero Club

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Registration:

CF-CDP

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

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De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

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Brantford - Brantford

MSN:

746

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1928

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The crew was performing a local training flight when, on final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Both crew were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Moncton

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1935

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Registration:

CF-AEO

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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MSN:

6279

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1935

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Shortly after takeoff from Moncton Airport, while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All five occupants were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. The reason for the occurrence remains unknown but it seems that one of the wings dropped shortly after rotation.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Victoria

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1935

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G. S. Burns

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CF-ADR

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Victoria - Victoria

MSN:

798

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1928

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The engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Fernie

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1935

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Operator:

G. B. R. Grant

Registration:

CF-ADM

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

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