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Crash of a Buhl CA-6 Standard AirSedan in Huntsville

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Buhl CA-6 Standard AirSedan
Operator:
National Air Transport - Canada
Registration:
CF-ACX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
44
YOM:
1929
Location:
Huntsville
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Huntsville Airport, the engine exploded. The airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed by fire and there were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine explosion upon landing.

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

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1933
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAKT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Regina - Regina
MSN:
572
YOM:
1928
Location:
Regina
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Regina Airport. Following several touch & go manoeuvres, the aircraft was prepared for a new landing procedure. Upon touchdown, it went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fairchild 71 into the Anderson Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1933 at 2024 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild 71
Operator:
Wells Air Transport
Registration:
CF-AJP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Vancouver – Bridge River
MSN:
651
YOM:
1929
Location:
Anderson Lake
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route from Vancouver to Bridge River, the pilot encountered poor visibility while flying at night. Too low, the airplane impacted the surface of Lake Anderson and crashed. Three passengers were killed and three other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot departed Vancouver too late with only 20 minutes of daylight remaining while the flight to Bridge River should take one hour and 15 minutes. Any flights above mountainous area after dark were prohibited and the pilot failed to follow this procedure.

Crash of a Junkers F.13gle near Takla Landing

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
V. Spencer
Registration:
CF-ALX
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2050
YOM:
1930
Location:
Takla Landing
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft named 'City of Prince George' hit a tree and crashed some 170 km north of Takla Landing, British Columbia. All four occupants escaped unhurt while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Buhl CA-6 Standard AirSedan into Emma Lake: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Buhl CA-6 Standard AirSedan
Operator:
Brooks Airways
Registration:
CF-AQG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
56
YOM:
1930
Location:
Emma Lake
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was engaged in a test flight with four people on board. While cruising at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the aircraft entered a dive and crashed into Emma Lake. All four occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1933
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Hamilton Aero Club
Registration:
CF-CAD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hamilton - Hamilton
MSN:
732
YOM:
1928
Location:
Hamilton
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the airplane landed hard at Hamilton Airport, causing the undercarriage to be torn off. The airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was totally destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Gull Lake

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Great Bear Lake Airways
Registration:
G-CASE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
432
YOM:
1928
Location:
Gull Lake
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing on Gull Lake, a float gear collapsed. The aircraft sank and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in Brandon

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Avro 616 Avian IVM
Operator:
Brandon Aero Association
Registration:
CF-CDI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Brandon - Brandon
MSN:
296
YOM:
1929
Location:
Brandon
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Brandon Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and and crashed in a pasture, bursting into flames. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.

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

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1933
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CARW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
London – Strathburn
MSN:
611
YOM:
1928
Location:
Strathburn
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Strathburn, the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on short final.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in Kenogamissi Lake: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild FC-2
Operator:
Registration:
G-CATU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
CV-104
YOM:
1928
Location:
Kenogamissi Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Kenogamissi Lake, the airplane impacted a tree, causing the left wing to be torn off. The aircraft descended to the ground and crashed. All five occupants were killed.
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