No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Shortly After Takeoff Results in Pilot Injury (CF-AEN)

Saint-Jovite, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On July 20, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-AEN) operated by E. F. Knight was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Jovite, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed immediately following departure, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and injuries to the pilot. The specific cause of the accident remains undetermined.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase, shortly after the aircraft had departed the runway. For reasons that have not yet been established, the flight path deviated from normal operations, leading to a crash on the ground. The impact was severe enough to destroy the airframe completely. During the event, the pilot sustained injuries but survived the accident.

Findings

Current information indicates that the precise cause of the crash is unknown. No specific mechanical failure, environmental factor, or operational error has been identified in the available records. Consequently, no definitive contributing factors can be listed at this time.