On March 25, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CALB) operated by Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Edmonton, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled and lost control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff while climbing to 100 feet, causing it to dive into the ground. Both occupants were injured and the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight. Shortly after leaving the runway, the aircraft ascended to an altitude of approximately 100 feet. At this stage, the airframe lost aerodynamic lift and entered a stall condition. The loss of control resulted in the aircraft diving directly toward the terrain. Upon impact with the ground, the structure sustained severe damage that rendered it beyond repair. Both individuals on board survived the crash but sustained injuries.
Findings
The immediate cause of the accident was identified as an aerodynamic stall during the low-altitude climb phase. The specific factors contributing to the loss of lift were not detailed in the available records, but the sequence confirms that the aircraft failed to maintain forward speed or angle of attack requirements necessary for safe flight at that altitude.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled and lost control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff.
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