On February 27, 1939, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-CEI) operated by Kingston Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Kingston, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was too low on final approach, leading to a collision with trees. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft struck trees while too low on final approach to Kingston Airfield, resulting in injuries to both occupants.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight into Kingston Airfield, a single-engine aircraft descended at an altitude that was insufficient for safe clearance. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees before impacting the ground. Following the crash, the wreckage came to rest in an inverted position. Both individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was the aircraft being too low during the final approach segment. This insufficient altitude led directly to the collision with vegetation and the subsequent ground impact.
Probable cause
The aircraft was too low on final approach, leading to a collision with trees.
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