No fatalities

Collision between two Royal Canadian Air Force training aircraft at Camp Borden (78)

Camp Borden, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On August 14, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 78) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Camp Borden, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A mid-air collision with another aircraft shortly after takeoff during a training flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A single-engine trainer collided with a De Havilland DH.60 Moth shortly after takeoff during a local flight at Camp Borden, resulting in the destruction of one aircraft and injuries to both pilots.

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.

Probable cause

A mid-air collision with another aircraft shortly after takeoff during a training flight.