On July 22, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAKW) operated by Aero Club of British Columbia was involved in an aviation accident near Vancouver, Canada during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed during final approach at Vancouver Airport while on a training mission. The incident resulted in the death of the instructor and injuries to the student pilot.
What happened
The accident occurred while the crew was conducting a training flight at Vancouver Airport. During the final approach phase, the single-engine aircraft impacted the ground under circumstances that remain unknown. The crash resulted in serious consequences for the occupants on board.
Findings
The investigation into the event confirmed that the instructor lost their life in the impact. In contrast, the student pilot sustained injuries but survived the accident. No specific mechanical failures or external factors were identified in the available records to explain why the aircraft crashed.
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