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Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth near Pigeon Lake

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
B. S. Wallis
Registration:
G-CARY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
636
YOM:
1928
Location:
Pigeon Lake
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Wetaskiwin, the pilot encountered engine problems and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed near Pigeon Lake, some 30 miles west of Millet. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems.

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

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club
Registration:
G-CAKJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Edmonton - Edmonton
MSN:
473
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:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Edmonton Airport. On final approach, the pilot initiated a go around procedure when the airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control while initiating a go around procedure.

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

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club
Registration:
CF-CEB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Edmonton – Calgary
MSN:
486
YOM:
1928
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
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 taking part to an airshow in Calgary. While performing manoeuvres at low height, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in a field located some three miles northwest of Calgary Airport. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Stinson SM-1 Detroiter in Cochrane

Date & Time: Jul 19, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SM-1 Detroiter
Operator:
Chinook Flying Service
Registration:
G-CANI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
103
YOM:
1928
Location:
Cochrane
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from a field located in Cochrane, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a Fokker F14A in Edmonton: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F14
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AUD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1421
YOM:
1933
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Edmonton Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. A passenger was killed and two other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Gull Lake

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Great Bear Lake Airways
Registration:
G-CASE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
432
YOM:
1928
Location:
Gull Lake
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing on Gull Lake, a float gear collapsed. The aircraft sank and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Edmonton

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Independent Airways
Registration:
G-CAGD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
406
YOM:
1927
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot was forced to initiate a sharp turn to avoid a power line. Doing so, the airplane stalled and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Peace River

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
425
YOM:
1928
Location:
Peace River
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from the icy Peace River, the aircraft went through the ice and sank. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Waco 10 in Lloydminster: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Waco 10 (GXE)
Operator:
A. Bielby
Registration:
CF-AFK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lloydminster - Lloydminster
MSN:
1988
YOM:
1929
Location:
Lloydminster
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was making a joyride in the region of Lloydminster. It crashed in unknown circumstances. Two occupants were killed while a third was injured.

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

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1931
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Southern Alberta Airlines
Registration:
CF-ADJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lethbridge – Calgary
MSN:
778
YOM:
1928
Location:
Lethbridge
Alberta
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 Lethbridge, the airplane stalled and crashed, injuring both occupants.
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