No fatalities

Runway Marker Collision During Takeoff Roll at Fernie Airfield (CF-ADM)

Fernie, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On June 6, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-ADM) operated by G. B. R. Grant was involved in an aviation accident near Fernie, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A single-engine aircraft struck a runway marker during the takeoff roll at Fernie Airfield, resulting in the plane coming to rest upside down. The sole occupant was not injured.

What happened

During the takeoff roll phase of flight, an aircraft operating out of Fernie Airfield encountered a physical obstruction on the runway surface. The airplane collided with a runway marker, which caused the vehicle to lose stability and ultimately come to rest upside down.

The incident occurred while the pilot was executing the initial ground roll for departure. Upon impact with the marker, the aircraft's trajectory was altered, leading to the final inverted position. Despite the severity of the collision and the resulting orientation of the airframe, the pilot, who was the only person on board, sustained no injuries.