On July 17, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-AGD) operated by Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Dismal Lake, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft struck a rock during takeoff from a lake 15 miles north of Dismal Lake. The pilot was the sole occupant and sustained no injuries in the crash.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase immediately following departure from a lake situated approximately 15 miles north of Dismal Lake. While executing the takeoff, the aircraft encountered an obstacle on the water surface. Specifically, the airframe impacted a rock, which resulted in the loss of control and a subsequent crash into the water.
The pilot was the only person on board at the time of the accident. Following the impact, the sole occupant exited the wreckage and was reported to be uninjured. No other individuals were present or affected by the event.
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