No fatalities

Aircraft Crash on Approach to Sioux Lookout (G-CAOW)

Sioux Lookout, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 25, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAOW) operated by Provincial Air Service of Lands & Forests was involved in an aviation accident near Sioux Lookout, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 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

An aircraft named Wren crashed during an approach to Sioux Lookout, resulting in total loss of the airframe while both occupants evacuated safely.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to Sioux Lookout. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not identified in the available records. Upon impact, the airplane sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the extent of the airframe's destruction, both individuals aboard the aircraft managed to evacuate safely without sustaining injuries.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident are documented in the source material. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft named Wren and the safe evacuation of the two occupants.