Crash of a Waco 10 off Brighton
Date & Time:
Aug 5, 1930
Registration:
G-CAJB
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1279
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While overflying the Lake Ontario, the pilot did not realized he was too low. The aircraft hit the water surface and crashed off the Presqu'ile Provincial Park, near Brighton. The only occupant was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the pilot who was flying at a too low altitude.
