On October 23, 1940, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-CAA) operated by Toronto Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A solo training flight resulted in a crash into a field near Toronto Airfield after the pilot lost control during approach, causing minor injuries.
What happened
The incident involved a solo training flight conducted by a pilot practicing specific maneuvers, including stalls and forced landings. While on final approach to Toronto Airfield, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The plane subsequently crashed into a nearby field. The impact resulted in damage that rendered the airframe beyond repair. The pilot sustained minor injuries during the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or environmental factors at the time of the crash.
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