Overview
On 11 August 2018, a vintage De Havilland DH-89A biplane operated by the Historic Flight Foundation was conducting an air ride with four passengers on board during an airshow at the Abbotsford International Airport, British Columbia. The aircraft was a class 4 investigation by the transportation safety board, indicating a limited scope with no formal findings or recommendations.
Accident Details
During the initial climb, shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft impacted the runway with its right wings. The impact caused the aircraft to come to rest on its nose on the right edge of the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Injuries and Damage
Three passengers received minor injuries. The other passenger and the pilot were severely injured. No fatalities were reported in the source material.
Aftermath
The investigation was classified as a class 4 investigation, which are limited in scope and typically completed within 220 days. The final report contained limited analysis but did not include findings or recommendations due to the investigation classification.