On February 2, 1941, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-ADK) operated by Leavens Brothers Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto-Downsview, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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.
An aircraft crashed shortly after initiating its departure from Toronto-Downsview Airfield, resulting in injuries to both occupants on board.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was attempting to depart from Toronto-Downsview Airfield. During the initial phase of the takeoff roll or climb-out, the plane lost control and crashed. The accident resulted in injuries for both individuals present in the aircraft at the time of the event.
Findings
Specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the airframe or the exact sequence of control inputs leading to the crash are not detailed in the available source material. The primary outcome recorded is the physical impact with the ground and the subsequent harm sustained by the two occupants.
What happened in the 2 Feb 1941 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Toronto-Downsview, Canada?
An aircraft crashed shortly after initiating its departure from Toronto-Downsview Airfield, resulting in injuries to both occupants on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Feb 1941 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Feb 1941 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration CF-ADK, operated by Leavens Brothers Air Services, at Toronto-Downsview, Canada.
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