On October 8, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAKG) operated by Saskatoon Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Warman, Canada in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control following a wing strut failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A solo pilot lost control and crashed into an open field near Warman after a wing strut failed during a loop maneuver, resulting in one fatality.
What happened
The incident occurred during a training flight departing from Saskatoon Airport. The aircraft was operated by a single pilot who was the only person on board. While flying over the area of Warman, the pilot executed a loop maneuver. During this action, a wing strut failed structurally. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable. The plane entered a steep dive and ultimately impacted an open field. The pilot was killed in the accident.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the crash resulted from loss of control following a wing strut failure.
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