No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash on approach to Sydney (CF-CED)

Sydney, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 17, 1940, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration CF-CED) operated by Cape Breton Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Sydney, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An aerodynamic stall occurred during the final approach, leading to a loss of control and a crash into the terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 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

A single-engine aircraft suffered a stall during its final approach to Sydney, resulting in a crash that left both occupants injured and the airframe destroyed.

What happened

The incident occurred while the single engine aircraft was executing its final approach into Sydney. During this critical phase of flight, the airframe entered an aerodynamic stall. The loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend rapidly and impact the ground, leading to a crash.

Following the impact, emergency services responded to the scene. Both individuals on board sustained injuries but survived the accident. Upon inspection, it was determined that the structural damage to the airframe was extensive, rendering it beyond economic repair.

Findings

The primary mechanical event identified was an in-flight stall during the approach phase. This loss of controlled flight directly resulted in the ground impact and subsequent destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

An aerodynamic stall occurred during the final approach, leading to a loss of control and a crash into the terrain.