On July 20, 1939, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-CEL) operated by C. L. E. Gordon was involved in an aviation accident near Compton, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot attempted an emergency landing after encountering unexpected conditions during a pleasure flight over the Compton region. The aircraft crashed into a field, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the airframe.
What happened
During a recreational flight conducted over the Compton area, the pilot faced an unforeseen operational challenge that necessitated an immediate response. Unable to continue normal operations or return to a prepared facility, the aviator was compelled to execute an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft impacted the ground within a field and ultimately came to rest inverted. Following the crash investigation, it was determined that the pilot sustained no injuries. However, the structural damage sustained by the airframe was extensive, rendering it damaged beyond repair.
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