On July 7, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 83) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Camp Borden, Canada during takeoff. One person was killed. 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.
A de Havilland Moth collided with a Curtiss-Reid Rambler shortly after takeoff from RCAF Camp Borden, resulting in the death of the Moth pilot while the status of the second aircraft remains unknown.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from RCAF Camp Borden. While ascending, the de Havilland Moth came into contact with a Curtiss-Reid Rambler operating under RCAF registration 146. The impact caused the Moth to crash, resulting in the death of its pilot. Information regarding the outcome for the second aircraft and its occupants is not available in the source records.
Findings
The collision took place at low altitude during the climb-out sequence. No further details regarding specific contributing factors or mechanical failures are provided in the available documentation.
What happened in the 7 Jul 1930 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Camp Borden, Canada?
A de Havilland Moth collided with a Curtiss-Reid Rambler shortly after takeoff from RCAF Camp Borden, resulting in the death of the Moth pilot while the status of the second aircraft remains unknown.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 1930 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Jul 1930 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration 83, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, at Camp Borden, Canada.
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