On August 20, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAKJ) operated by Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Edmonton, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during the initiation of a go-around procedure. 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.
A local training flight from Edmonton Airport ended in a crash when the aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver on final approach, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airplane.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a local training flight departing from Edmonton Airport. As the aircraft established itself for landing, it was on final approach when the pilot decided to abort the landing and initiate a go-around procedure. During this maneuver, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the terrain short of the runway threshold.
Both individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries in the impact. The airframe was destroyed as a result of the accident.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was the loss of control experienced by the pilot while executing the go-around procedure.
Probable cause
Loss of control during the initiation of a go-around procedure.
What happened in the 20 Aug 1935 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Edmonton, Canada?
A local training flight from Edmonton Airport ended in a crash when the aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver on final approach, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airplane.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 1935 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 20 Aug 1935 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-CAKJ, operated by Edmonton & Northern Alberta Aero Club, at Edmonton, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of control during the initiation of a go-around procedure.
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