Region
North America

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal near Montreal: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Super Universal
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AEX
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
CV-134
YOM:
1929
Location:
Montreal-Saint-Hubert
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in an ambulance flight, carrying one doctor and two crew members. Shortly after takeoff from Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It collided with power cables and crashed on the Nun's Island. All three occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CYYO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Shirley’s Bay - Shirley’s Bay
MSN:
491
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 on takeoff, injuring both crew members.

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

Date & Time: May 31, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
76
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
725
YOM:
1928
Location:
Camp Borden
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 at Camp Borden Airport while performing a local training mission. Both crew members were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Calgary: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CALA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
MSN:
579
YOM:
1928
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The pilot and his passenger were engaged in a private flight out from Calgary Airport. While completing a looping, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that dove into the ground and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
N. E. Stevens, pilot,
Passenger:
H. A. McCallum.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following a structural failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CAH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
MSN:
731
YOM:
1928
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was completing a local plaisance flight in the area of Calgary. It crashed in unknown circumstances and was damaged beyond repair. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Leaside: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAVF
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
688
YOM:
1928
Location:
Leaside
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the single aircraft crashed in a field, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
W. K. Mackenzie, pilot.
Passenger:
N. C. Marshall.

Crash of a Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing
Operator:
International Airways of Canada
Registration:
G-CAWG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Montraal – Toronto
MSN:
17
YOM:
1929
Location:
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Montreal, while flying in poor weather conditions, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a pasture located about 5 km north of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
82
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
736
YOM:
1928
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, sole on board, was completing a local training mission at Camp Borden Airfield. The airplane crashed upon landing and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was injured.

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

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club
Registration:
G-CALB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Edmonton - Edmonton
MSN:
580
YOM:
1928
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
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, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the aircraft stalled and dove into the ground. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Victoria Aero Club
Registration:
G-CAKA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Victoria - Victoria
MSN:
448
YOM:
1928
Location:
Victoria
British Columbia
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, sole on board, was completing a local training flight at Victoria Airport. On final approach, while completing a last turn at a height of 50 feet, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway. The pilot was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach.
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