On March 10, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAKA) operated by Victoria Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Victoria, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure occurred during the final approach phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A solo pilot suffered injuries when a training aircraft crashed short of the runway at Victoria Airport after an engine failure during final approach.
What happened
The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting a local training flight at Victoria Airport. As the aircraft approached for landing, it executed a final turn at an altitude of approximately 50 feet. During this maneuver, the engine ceased functioning. The loss of power caused the aircraft to stall, resulting in a crash shortly before reaching the runway threshold. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, sustained injuries in the accident.
Findings
The official investigation identified engine failure during the final approach phase as the primary cause of the event.
Probable cause
Engine failure occurred during the final approach phase.
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