Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Compton
Date & Time:
Jul 20, 1939
Registration:
CF-CEL
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
738
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a pleasure flight over the region of Compton. En route, he encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a field and came to rest upside down. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
