On May 30, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-AGL) operated by Newfoundland Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Newfoundland, Canada in flight. 2 people were killed. 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 carrying a pilot and a medical passenger disappeared over Newfoundland while on a mission flight. Search operations were launched but yielded no trace of the aircraft or occupants.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine airplane operating on behalf of the Grenfell Mission. The aircraft departed St. Johns with two individuals on board: the pilot and a passenger who was serving as a dentist for the organization. The flight was intended to reach a specific destination, but the plane failed to arrive as scheduled.
Due to the lack of communication and the failure to land, it was determined that the aircraft had crashed somewhere within Newfoundland. Search and rescue operations were immediately initiated to locate the missing machine and its occupants. Despite these efforts, the search was eventually abandoned because no trace of the wreckage or the people on board was ever found.
What happened in the 30 May 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Newfoundland, Canada?
A single-engine aircraft carrying a pilot and a medical passenger disappeared over Newfoundland while on a mission flight. Search operations were launched but yielded no trace of the aircraft or occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 May 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 May 1932 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration CF-AGL, operated by Newfoundland Airways, at Newfoundland, Canada.
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