On February 16, 1930, an Avro 594 Avian (registration G-CANL) operated by Winnipeg Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Winnipeg-Richardson (ex Stevenson Field), Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an approach that was too low, resulting in a collision with telephone wires. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-pilot training aircraft crashed short of the runway after contacting telephone wires during final approach, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident involved a local training flight conducted by a sole occupant. During the final approach phase, the pilot did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient for safe landing clearance. As the wheels made contact with telephone wires, the airplane immediately lost control. The airframe subsequently crashed short of the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and injuries to the pilot.
Findings
The official investigation identified the primary contributing factor as an approach that was too low. This insufficient altitude prevented the pilot from clearing obstructions, specifically the telephone wires, leading directly to the loss of control and the subsequent crash.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by an approach that was too low, resulting in a collision with telephone wires.
What happened in the 16 Feb 1930 Avro 594 Avian accident near Winnipeg-Richardson (ex Stevenson Field), Canada?
A single-pilot training aircraft crashed short of the runway after contacting telephone wires during final approach, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Feb 1930 Avro 594 Avian accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Feb 1930 involved an Avro 594 Avian, registration G-CANL, operated by Winnipeg Flying Club, at Winnipeg-Richardson (ex Stevenson Field), Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by an approach that was too low, resulting in a collision with telephone wires.
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