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.
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.
What happened in the 23 Apr 1929 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Leaside, Canada?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Apr 1929 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Apr 1929 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-CAVF, operated by Toronto Flying Club, at Leaside, Canada.
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