No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft stall shortly after takeoff at White Otter Lake (CF-OAO)

White Otter Lake, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On August 31, 1942, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-OAO) operated by Ontario Provincial Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near White Otter Lake, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane experienced a stall immediately after departing White Otter Lake, resulting in a crash that left the sole occupant injured.

What happened

The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed White Otter Lake. During this initial phase of flight, the single-engine airplane entered a stall condition. The loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend rapidly and impact the ground, resulting in a crash. The pilot was the only person on board at the time of the accident. Following the impact, the pilot sustained injuries.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that contributed to the stall. No further conclusions or contributing factors are stated in the available record.