On April 10, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-ADB) operated by K. McKinley was involved in an aviation accident near Lower Onslow, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot executed an emergency landing near Truro after experiencing unidentified technical difficulties. The aircraft sustained irreparable damage, though the pilot remained uninjured.
What happened
The incident occurred when the pilot initiated an emergency landing at a location in Lower Onslow, situated to the west of Truro. This action was necessitated by the onset of unknown technical problems affecting the aircraft during flight. Upon touching down, the situation resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe.
Findings
The investigation into the event highlighted that the specific nature of the technical malfunction remained unidentified at the time of reporting. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent condition of the machine, the pilot was not injured during the emergency procedure. The aircraft was assessed as damaged beyond repair following the incident.
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