On March 24, 1934, an Avro 616 Avian IVM (registration CF-CDF) operated by Cape Breton Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Sydney, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during final approach, resulting in a controlled flight into terrain short of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A local training flight over the Sydney area ended in a crash when the aircraft stalled on final approach, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred during a local training flight conducted in the vicinity of Sydney. While executing the final approach segment of the maneuver, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled stall. This aerodynamic condition caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground short of the runway threshold. The collision resulted in significant structural damage, rendering the airframe beyond repair. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the crash.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was the loss of lift during the final approach phase, which caused the aircraft to stall before reaching the designated landing zone.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled during final approach, resulting in a controlled flight into terrain short of the runway.
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