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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Camp Borden

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1931
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
159
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
DHC.103
YOM:
1930
Location:
Camp Borden
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Camp Borden on a local solo training flight. While flying in the vicinity of the airfield, the airplane caught fire. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The airplane caught fire in flight for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Waco 10 in Lloydminster: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Waco 10 (GXE)
Operator:
A. Bielby
Registration:
CF-AFK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lloydminster - Lloydminster
MSN:
1988
YOM:
1929
Location:
Lloydminster
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was making a joyride in the region of Lloydminster. It crashed in unknown circumstances. Two occupants were killed while a third was injured.

Crash of a Travel Air 6000A in Hamilton: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Travel Air 6000
Operator:
John Maher
Registration:
CF-AIB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Hamilton - Hamilton
MSN:
1100
YOM:
1929
Location:
Hamilton
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Hamilton on a local flight with four passengers and one pilot on board. While performing a low pass, the airplane suffered a structural failure and crashed. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
Robert Miller Stirling.
Passengers:
Charles L Daly Jr.,
John Maher Jr.,
Harold Raine,
Alfred Rodgers.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the fabric tore from wing.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avia IVM in Ottawa

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Avro 616 Avian IVM
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CAR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ottawa - Ottawa
MSN:
222
YOM:
1929
Location:
Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier
Ontario
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 Ottawa Airport, the single engine airplane crashed for unknown reasons. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

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

Date & Time: May 20, 1931
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAUQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Walkerville - Walkerville
MSN:
638
YOM:
1928
Location:
Walkerville
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On approach to Walkerville Aerodrome, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances and was destroyed by impact forces. Both occupants, pilot J. A. Wiele and passenger M. Heller were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 5A Vega in Vineland

Date & Time: May 16, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
NX308H
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
79
YOM:
1929
Location:
Vineland
Ontario
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 test flight when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Vineland. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing in Unionvale

Date & Time: May 13, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAWF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
16
YOM:
1929
Location:
Unionvale
Prince Edward Island
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Unionvale. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of a Curtiss HS-2L in Pays Plat

Date & Time: May 4, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss HS-2L
Operator:
Provincial Air Service of Lands & Forests
Registration:
G-CAPE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Pays Plat
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach, the float plane hit telephone wires, stalled and crashed upside down on the shore of Lake Superior, near Pays Plat. There were no casualties.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth into the Ramsey Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1931
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
National Air Transport - Canada
Registration:
G-CATI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Sudbury - Sudbury
MSN:
618
YOM:
1928
Location:
Ramsey Lake (Sudbury)
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Sudbury. While completing a sharp turn at low height, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed into the Ramsey Lake, off Sudbury. A pilot was killed and a second was injured.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Elk Lake

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
427
YOM:
1928
Location:
Elk Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A fuel exhaustion forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for few dozen yards before crashing into a barn. There were no casualties.
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