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The pilot was attempting a transatlantic flight from Canada to England. Shortly after takeoff from Saint John's-Lester Field Airport, bound for Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Old Wives

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

J. R. Paget

Registration:

CF-AGN

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1353

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1929

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While taking off from Old Wives, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in Millidge

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild FC-2

Operator:

Registration:

G-CATT

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Sioux Lookout – Millidge

MSN:

CV-103

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1928

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On final approach to Millidge, the engine caught fire. The pilote continued the descent and landed safely. Nevertheless, the airplane came to rest, bursting into flames. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Prince Albert

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1930

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Registration:

CF-AAF

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Demonstration

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Prince Albert - Prince Albert

MSN:

764

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1928

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The pilot, sole on board, was taking part to an airshow at Prince Albert Airport. While flying at low height, he lost control of the airplane that crashed on the ground. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a Hamilton H-47 off Thunder Bay: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Hamilton H-47

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Registration:

N878H

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Demonstration

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay

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1929

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The pilot departed Thunder Bay on a local solo demo flight. While performing aerobatic manoeuvres, he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed into the Lake Superior. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Oshawa

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Fokker Universal

Operator:

Interlake Airways

Registration:

CF-ABL

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442

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1929

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The pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following technical problems. The aircraft crashed one mile east of Columbus, in the suburb of Oshawa, Ontario. While the pilot was unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Unknown technical problem.

Crash of a Boeing 40B-4 in Moose Jaw

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 40

Operator:

Registration:

CF-AIO

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1166

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1929

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Crashed on landing. All occupants escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian III in Sinclair Lake

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Avro 594 Avian

Operator:

Registration:

G-CANP

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Sioux Lookout - Sinclair Lake

MSN:

131

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1928

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The pilot, sole on board, was completing a cargo flight from Sioux Lookout to Sinclair Lake near Gogama. Upon landing on rough water, the aircraft was caught by strong winds, went out of control and sank. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Allanwater Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1930

Type of aircraft:

Fokker Universal

Operator:

Registration:

G-CASF

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Sioux Lookout - Allanwater Lake

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433

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1928

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The pilot, sole on board, was completing a cargo flight from Sioux Lookout to Allanwater Lake. Upon landing on rough water, the aircraft was caught by strong winds, deviated from the track and collided with rocks located near the shore before coming to rest and sinking. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.