No fatalities

Aircraft Stall After Takeoff at Val d'Or (G-CAPB)

Val d'Or, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On September 19, 1948, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAPB) operated by Hall's Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Val d'Or, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-pilot aircraft stalled shortly after departing Val d'Or Airport, resulting in an injury to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Val d'Or Airport. The aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff. As a result of the event, the sole occupant, the pilot, sustained injuries. The airframe was declared a write-off due to the extent of the damage.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that contributed to the stall. It confirms only that the aircraft lost lift shortly after leaving the ground and that the resulting impact caused significant structural damage.