On October 16, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CARY) operated by B. S. Wallis was involved in an aviation accident near Pigeon Lake, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine problems. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot attempted an emergency landing near Pigeon Lake due to engine failure while en route from Wetaskiwin. Both occupants survived without injury, though the aircraft was destroyed.
What happened
While traveling from Wetaskiwin, the pilot experienced mechanical difficulties with the engine. In response to this in-flight emergency, the pilot initiated an attempt at an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the vicinity of Pigeon Lake, located approximately thirty miles west of Millet.
Both individuals on board survived the incident and sustained no injuries. However, the impact resulted in damage that rendered the airframe beyond repair.
Findings
The official investigation identified engine problems as the primary factor contributing to the accident.
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