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Crash of an Avro 652 Anson in Fort McLeod: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 22, 1943 at 0345 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
FP719
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort McLeod - Fort McLeod
Location:
Fort McLeod
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a solo training flight around Fort McLeod Airbase. On final approach to land, the Anson registered FP719 collided with another RCAF Anson registered 7472 and carrying one pilot who was performing a solo training sortie as well. Following the collision, both aircraft crashed in a field and were destroyed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
LAC G. P. Burcher.
Source:
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?8451-Anson-incident-Macleod-22-4-1943
Probable cause:
The conclusion of the AIB was that the controller on duty was negligent in allowing aircraft to take off and land when he did not know the location of the aircraft he had previously given permission to land despite the fact that he had known the position of such aircraft, the taking off of the others might have been permitted safely. In conclusion, LAC Crotty failed to see LAC Burcher whose electrical systems had apparently failed and who made no effort to warn the Control Officer by means of a flashlight.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Fort McLeod

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
6062
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort McLeod - Fort McLeod
Location:
Fort McLeod
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training exercise on behalf of the 7th SFTS. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. All five crew members were unhurt.

Crash of a Cessna Crane I in Calgary: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1942 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
8129
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgar
MSN:
1622
YOM:
1942
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
149
Captain / Total hours on type:
91.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
147
Copilot / Total hours on type:
81
Aircraft flight hours:
230
Circumstances:
The crew departed Calgary Airport on a local instrument flying instruction exercise. While cruising at an altitude of 9,000 feet, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed three miles east of the airport. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Harold Ernest Pitt, instructor,
LAC Frederick George Pike, pilot,
LAC Oliver James Nichols, pilot.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. A possible carbon monoxide poisoning was not ruled out.
Final Report:

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II in Calgary: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Airspeed AS.10 Oxford
Operator:
Registration:
AS365
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
MSN:
3643
YOM:
1941
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing his first solo training sortie at Calgary Airport. He attempted to land with only one wheel in locked down position when, on approach, the airplane stalled and crashed. The pilot LAC Ernest Cecil Thomson was killed.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson on Mt McDougall: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1941 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
6568
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
Location:
Mt McDougall
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Calgary Airport on a training exercise. The pilot became trapped in a dead end canyon during an unauthorized low flying, causing the airplane to impact trees while attempting to turn around at west end of Canyon, on Mt McDougall. The starboard horizontal stabilizer was torn off and the airplane crashed on the slope of the mountain, some 71 km west-southwest of Calgary. Two crew members were killed and a third was seriously injured.
Crew:
F/O Ian MacDonell Sutherland Brown, †
LAC Frederick William Greenfield, †
LAC A. M. R. McGruther.
Probable cause:
Unauthorized low flying on part of the pilot.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Cochrane: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1941 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
6200
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Cochrane - Cochrane
Location:
Cochrane
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
282
Captain / Total hours on type:
119.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
8
Copilot / Total hours on type:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
340
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training sortie out from Cochrane. The aircraft lost height and commenced low flying then crashed into a cable stretched across the Bow River at a height of 25 to 50 feet. The machine struck the water and carried on to the river bank a distance of about a hundred yards. The craft was completely wrecked and both occupants were immediately killed.
Crew:
Sgt A. E. Reginald, pilot,
LAC Q. B. Chace, pilot.
Probable cause:
The pilot was doing unauthorized low flying.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Calgary: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1941 at 0835 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
6108
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Calgary - Calgary
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew departed Calgary Airport on a local familiarization exercise. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft was seen descending in a steep left hand spiral at 200 feet elevation and disappeared from view, crashing to the ground. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were slightly injured.
Crew:
Sgt J. P. Brunell, pilot, †
LAC R. C. Ellcott,
LAC E. T. S. Crossley.
Probable cause:
Atmospheric conditions frosted the windows over and obscured the pilot's vision, perhaps when the pilots were operating the undercarriage. The aircraft was allowed to go into a downward left hand turn and crashed before the captain could effect recovery. A relatively inexperienced staff pilot permitted a pupil to takeoff, contrary to instructions.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Pincher Creek

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1941 at 1345 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
6224
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Fort McLeod - Fort McLeod
Location:
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
77
Circumstances:
The crew departed Fort McLeod on an instructional flight. As the crew neared Pincher Creek, the airplane went through thin patched of cloud. The pilot came down slowly through mist and in doing so hit rising ground. The airplane was destroyed and all three crew members were seriously injured.
Crew:
F/O R. J. Mansfield, pilot,
LAC M. J. Strong, navigator.
Passenger:
AC2 A. A. Reith.
Probable cause:
Disobedience by the captain of the aircraft in carrying out dangerous and unauthorized law flying. Having dived dangerously, under adverse weather conditions, the secondary cause was an error of judgment on the part the of the captain of the aircraft in failing to pull out in sufficient time to avoid rising round.
Final Report:

Crash of a Junkers W.34fi near Waterways: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
CF-ARI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2732
YOM:
1933
Location:
Fort McMurray
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Fort McMurray, while climbing, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area located some 5 miles south of Waterways. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot William Beaman Donoghue was seriously injured. He died few hours later from injuries sustained.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

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

Date & Time: Nov 11, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
T. G. Bartsch
Registration:
G-CAUE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Grimshaw - Grimshaw
MSN:
637
YOM:
1928
Location:
Grimshaw
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off, while climbing, the pilot was forced to initiate a sharp turn to avoid trees. Doing so, the aircraft stalled and crashed two kilometers from the airfield. The pilot was injured. The aircraft was owned by T. G. Bartsch & D. Patry.
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