On April 4, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAVX) operated by Kingston Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Wolfe Island, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control caused by strong winds encountered during final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway during a training flight to Wolfe Island due to strong drafts, resulting in injuries to both pilots and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
During a routine training exercise departing from Kingston, a single-engine aircraft was on final approach to Wolfe Island. While descending for landing, the airframe encountered strong drafts that disrupted its flight path. The pilot was unable to maintain control under these conditions, leading to a crash short of the runway threshold. Both individuals on board sustained injuries, and the aircraft suffered damage beyond repair.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the accident resulted from a loss of control. This loss of control occurred specifically because the aircraft was caught by strong winds while on final approach.
Probable cause
Loss of control caused by strong winds encountered during final approach.
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