No fatalities

Training Flight Crash Near Camp Borden Injures Two Pilots (27)

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On May 7, 1930, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 27) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Camp Borden, Canada in flight. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Camp Borden during a local training exercise. The incident resulted in injuries to both members of the flight crew.

What happened

The flight originated from Camp Borden with the objective of conducting a routine local training mission. During the operation, the aircraft encountered an emergency that led to a crash landing in the vicinity of Angus, which is located near the airbase. The impact and subsequent events caused injuries to both pilots on board. No fatalities were reported in this incident.

Findings

The specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to the loss of control remain unspecified in the available data. The event is classified as occurring during a training phase, highlighting the risks associated with low-altitude maneuvers near populated areas.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 May 1930 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Camp Borden, Canada?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Camp Borden during a local training exercise. The incident resulted in injuries to both members of the flight crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 May 1930 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 7 May 1930 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration 27, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, at Camp Borden, Canada.