On January 19, 1938, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CALE) operated by Halifax Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Halifax, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Two single-engine trainers collided mid-air during a training exercise, crashing into Halifax Harbor. All three pilots on board the aircraft were successfully rescued.
What happened
During a routine training flight, a single-engine aircraft encountered another De Havilland DH.60X Moth in the air. The second aircraft belonged to the Halifax Aero Club and carried the registration CF-CEH. A mid-air collision occurred between the two planes, resulting in both crashing into the waters of the Halifax harbor. Both aircraft were lost in the incident. Despite the severity of the crash, all three pilots involved were rescued from the water.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the contributing factors or the official conclusions of the investigation into this collision.
What happened in the 19 Jan 1938 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Halifax, Canada?
Two single-engine trainers collided mid-air during a training exercise, crashing into Halifax Harbor. All three pilots on board the aircraft were successfully rescued.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jan 1938 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 19 Jan 1938 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-CALE, operated by Halifax Aero Club, at Halifax, Canada.
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