Region
North America

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Shirley’s Bay

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CYYQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Shirley’s Bay - Shirley’s Bay
MSN:
487
YOM:
1928
Location:
Shirley’s Bay (Ottawa)
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Both pilots were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Vancouver: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAKW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Vancouver - Vancouver
MSN:
575
YOM:
1928
Location:
Vancouver
British Columbia
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 training flight at Vancouver Airport. On final approach, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. While the student pilot was injured, the instructor P. Hainstock was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Saint-Jovite

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
E. F. Knight
Registration:
CF-AEN
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
234
YOM:
1925
Location:
Saint-Jovite
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff for unknown reason. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Cat Lake

Date & Time: Jul 13, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Super Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CASJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
805
YOM:
1928
Location:
Cat Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot attempted an emergency landing following engine problems. The aircraft crashed in Cat Lake, some 100 miles north of Sioux Lookout. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

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

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Montreal Light Aeroplane Club
Registration:
CF-CAB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Montreal - Montreal
MSN:
730
YOM:
1928
Location:
Montreal-Saint-Hubert
Quebec
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 completing a local training flight out from Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport. The airplane crashed upon landing, injuring both occupants.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in New Tecumseth

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
88
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
748
YOM:
1928
Location:
New Tecumseth
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in New Tecumseth, in the suburb of Toronto. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Halifax Aero Club
Registration:
G-CALD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
576
YOM:
1928
Location:
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Halifax, the airplane suffered an engine failure, lost height and crashed near Green Bank. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Abitibi Lake

Date & Time: Jun 30, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Provincial Air Service of Lands & Forests
Registration:
G-CAPH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Sault Sainte Marie - Abitibi Lake
MSN:
909
YOM:
1929
Location:
Abitibi Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a flight from Sault Ste Marie to Abitibi Lake. For unknown reasons, the aircraft crashed upon landing at Abitibi Lake, Ontario. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were uninjured.

Crash of an Avro 616 Avian IVM in Miramichi-Chatham

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Avro 616 Avian IVM
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AEZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Miramichi-Chatham - Miramichi-Chatham
MSN:
R3/CN/288
YOM:
1929
Location:
Miramichi-Chatham
New Brunswick
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the crew saw the presence of people walking on the runway. The pilot decided to expedite the takeoff. Shortly after rotation, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Vancouver: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Yarrow Aircraft Corporation
Registration:
G-CANS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Vancouver - Vancouver
MSN:
555
YOM:
1928
Location:
Vancouver
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While cruising at a height of 1,500 feet, the pilot initiated a sharp turn when he lost control of the aircraft that spun into the ground and was destroyed by a post crash fire. The pilot A. E. Bennett was killed.
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