On October 9, 1938, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-ADW) operated by Graffo Flight Services was involved in an aviation accident near Russell, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A solo-piloted aircraft crashed while attempting to land in Russell, southeast of Ottawa, for unknown reasons. The pilot escaped the incident without injury.
What happened
An aircraft experienced a crash landing in Russell, a location situated southeast of Ottawa. The event occurred during the final approach and touchdown phase of flight. According to available records, the specific cause of the accident remains undetermined. The pilot was the sole occupant on board at the time of the incident. Following the crash, the pilot sustained no injuries.
Findings
No definitive contributing factors or conclusions have been established in the source material regarding this event. The circumstances leading to the crash landing are currently listed as unknown.
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