Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Camp Borden
Date & Time:
Jul 15, 1931
Registration:
159
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
DHC.103
YOM:
1930
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.