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Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in Lake Otatakin

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild FC-2
Operator:
Registration:
G-CATV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
CV-105
YOM:
1928
Location:
Lake Otatakin
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height over the Lake Otatakin, the pilot was forced to initiate a sharp turn to avoid the shore. The aircraft stalled and crashed in the lake. All occupants survived while the aircraft sank.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the pilot.

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

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
78
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
727
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:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Camp Borden. Shortly after takeoff, the single engine airplane collided with another RCAF De Havilland DH.60 Moth registered 83. The airplane crashed and was destroyed. Both pilots were injured. The fate of the second aircraft remains unknown.

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

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CYYQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Shirley’s Bay - Shirley’s Bay
MSN:
487
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 in unknown circumstances. Both pilots were injured.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Cat Lake

Date & Time: Jul 13, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Super Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CASJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
805
YOM:
1928
Location:
Cat Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot attempted an emergency landing following engine problems. The aircraft crashed in Cat Lake, some 100 miles north of Sioux Lookout. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in New Tecumseth

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
88
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Camp Borden - Camp Borden
MSN:
748
YOM:
1928
Location:
New Tecumseth
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 in unknown circumstances in New Tecumseth, in the suburb of Toronto. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Abitibi Lake

Date & Time: Jun 30, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Provincial Air Service of Lands & Forests
Registration:
G-CAPH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Sault Sainte Marie - Abitibi Lake
MSN:
909
YOM:
1929
Location:
Abitibi Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a flight from Sault Ste Marie to Abitibi Lake. For unknown reasons, the aircraft crashed upon landing at Abitibi Lake, Ontario. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both occupants were uninjured.

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 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.

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