No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash on takeoff from Fraser River (CF-ADH)

Fraser River, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On October 21, 1945, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-ADH) operated by Private Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Fraser River, Canada during takeoff. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff from the Fraser River in British Columbia. The fate of the crew remains unknown, and no registration is recorded.

What happened

An accident occurred involving a single-engine aircraft that crashed while attempting to take off from the Fraser River in British Columbia. The incident took place during the initial phase of flight as the aircraft left the water surface. Following the crash, the status of the individuals on board could not be determined, and their fate remains unknown. The aircraft was privately owned by P. Jorgenson. No specific registration mark is provided in the available records for this event.

Findings

Due to the lack of confirmed survivor reports or detailed investigation data in the source material, no specific contributing factors or official conclusions have been established regarding the cause of the crash.