On September 24, 1933, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAKB) operated by Winnipeg Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, Canada in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled at low altitude during a training flight, resulting in a crash into an open field. 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 single-engine aircraft departed Winnipeg for a training flight but stalled at low altitude, crashing into an open field. The passenger died in the accident, while the pilot sustained injuries.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine airplane that had taken off from Winnipeg to conduct a training exercise. During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft was operating at a low altitude when it entered an aerodynamic stall. The loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground in an open field. Following the crash, the passenger on board was killed, while the pilot survived with injuries.
Findings
The immediate cause of the accident was identified as a stall during low-altitude flight. The specific contributing factors leading to the loss of control were not detailed in the available records.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled at low altitude during a training flight, resulting in a crash into an open field.
What happened in the 24 Sept 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Sanford, Canada?
A single-engine aircraft departed Winnipeg for a training flight but stalled at low altitude, crashing into an open field. The passenger died in the accident, while the pilot sustained injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 1933 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Sept 1933 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-CAKB, operated by Winnipeg Flying Club, at Sanford, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft stalled at low altitude during a training flight, resulting in a crash into an open field.
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