On August 27, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-AGG) operated by G. McIntyre was involved in an aviation accident near Hamilton, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of altitude and a subsequent ground impact. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff from Hamilton Airport and crashed into the ground. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained injuries in the accident.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Hamilton Airport. Shortly after leaving the runway, the aircraft experienced a stall. This loss of lift resulted in the plane descending rapidly and impacting the ground. The crash site was located near the airport perimeter. As there were no other passengers on board, the pilot was the only person affected by the collision.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was the aerodynamic stall that occurred immediately after takeoff. The pilot sustained injuries as a result of the impact and subsequent crash sequence.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of altitude and a subsequent ground impact.
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