On April 22, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAKO) operated by Saskatoon Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Saskatoon, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the student pilot's use of an incorrect approach configuration combined with insufficient supervision from the instructor. 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 crashed during a local training flight near Saskatoon Airport after a hard landing, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred during a routine local training exercise departing from Saskatoon Airport. The crew had completed multiple circuit patterns around the airfield before the student pilot initiated the final approach. During this phase, the single-engine aircraft executed a hard landing that resulted in a crash. Both individuals on board sustained injuries, and the airframe was damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The official investigation identified two primary contributing factors to the accident. The student pilot utilized an incorrect configuration for the approach. Additionally, the instructor failed to provide adequate supervision during the critical phase of flight.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the student pilot's use of an incorrect approach configuration combined with insufficient supervision from the instructor.
What happened in the 22 Apr 1936 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Saskatoon, Canada?
A single-engine aircraft crashed during a local training flight near Saskatoon Airport after a hard landing, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Apr 1936 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 22 Apr 1936 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-CAKO, operated by Saskatoon Aero Club, at Saskatoon, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by the student pilot's use of an incorrect approach configuration combined with insufficient supervision from the instructor.
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