1 fatality

Aircraft crash near Barker Airfield due to wing failure (CF-AGC)

Toronto, CanadaFlight

On September 8, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-AGC) operated by National Air Transport - Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto, Canada in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a structural wing failure that resulted in the loss of aircraft control. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-occupant aircraft crashed near Barker Airfield in Toronto after experiencing a structural wing failure, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating in the airspace surrounding Barker Airfield, located within a suburb of Toronto. During this phase of flight, the pilot encountered a sudden loss of control caused by a structural failure of one wing. Following the mechanical breakdown, the plane entered an uncontrolled dive toward the terrain. The aircraft impacted the ground and came to rest in a crash site, where the sole occupant was killed.

Findings

Investigations into the event identified the primary contributing factor as the wing failure. This structural compromise led directly to the loss of aerodynamic control, which made it impossible for the pilot to maintain flight path or altitude, ultimately resulting in the fatal impact with the ground.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a structural wing failure that resulted in the loss of aircraft control.