What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a local training exercise at Camp Borden. Shortly after leaving the ground, the single-engine aircraft involved struck another Royal Canadian Air Force plane. The second aircraft identified in the collision was a De Havilland DH.60 Moth with the registration 83. Following the mid-air impact, the first airplane crashed to the ground and was completely destroyed. Both pilots aboard the damaged aircraft sustained injuries. Information regarding the status or fate of the second De Havilland Moth has not been determined.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report detailing the contributing factors beyond the fact that a collision occurred shortly after takeoff.