2 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash shortly after takeoff (G-CAVF)

Leaside, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On April 23, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAVF) operated by Toronto Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Leaside, Canada during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field and caught fire during the initial climb phase following takeoff, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately after the aircraft departed the runway. While in the process of climbing to a safe altitude, the single-engine aircraft lost control or encountered a critical failure, leading to a crash into an adjacent field. Upon impact, the airframe burst into flames. The fire consumed the wreckage, and both individuals on board were killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or meteorological factors at the time of the event. It confirms that the crash happened during the climb phase shortly after takeoff and resulted in a fatal outcome for all personnel aboard.