On April 6, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CANA) operated by Century Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during an initial turn shortly after takeoff, resulting in a controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft stalled shortly after departing Toronto-Century Airport during an initial turn, resulting in a crash that injured both people on board.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Toronto-Century Airport. As the aircraft climbed away from the runway, the pilot began to execute a turn. During this maneuver, the airplane entered a stall condition and subsequently impacted the ground.
Both individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries in the accident. The specific registration of the aircraft is not provided in the available source material.
Findings
The crash was precipitated by a loss of lift during the initial climb phase. The stall occurred while the pilot was initiating a turn shortly after takeoff, leading directly to the impact with the terrain.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled during an initial turn shortly after takeoff, resulting in a controlled flight into terrain.
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