On March 5, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAJW) operated by Leigh B. Sheppard was involved in an aviation accident near Sturgeon River, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-pilot aircraft crashed while taking off from Sturgeon River while en route to Toronto. The pilot sustained injuries in the accident.
What happened
The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of a flight departing from Sturgeon River. The aircraft was operating on a scheduled or private journey with Toronto as its intended destination. During the initial climb after leaving the ground, the plane crashed into the terrain near the departure point. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, survived the crash but sustained injuries.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or the exact sequence of events leading to the loss of control. It is confirmed that the accident happened immediately after liftoff and resulted in injury to the pilot.
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