No fatalities

Training aircraft crash during landing at Camp Borden (82)

Camp Borden, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 6, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 82) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Camp Borden, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 crashed while landing at Camp Borden Airfield, resulting in significant airframe damage and injuries to the sole occupant.

What happened

The incident occurred during a local training mission conducted at Camp Borden Airfield. The aircraft was operated by a solo pilot who was completing standard instructional procedures. While attempting to land, the airplane crashed into the terrain. The impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. The pilot sustained injuries as a result of the accident but survived the event.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition or environmental factors contributing to the crash. It confirms that the aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured during the landing phase of the training exercise.