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Single-engine aircraft collision with stake during landing near Wolfe Island (G-CAOU)

Wolfe Island, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 24, 1948, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration G-CAOU) operated by Private Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Wolfe Island, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with a stake on landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A single-engine aircraft struck a stake in the water while landing off Wolfe Island, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the two occupants.

What happened

During a landing approach off Wolfe Island, a single-engine aircraft encountered an obstruction in the water. The airframe made contact with a stake, causing the plane to come to rest in the water. Both individuals on board were reported as unhurt following the incident. However, the structural damage sustained by the aircraft was extensive enough to render it beyond repair.

Findings

The official investigation identified the direct cause of the accident as a collision with a stake during the landing phase. The impact with this underwater obstruction resulted in the total loss of the aircraft.

Probable cause

Collision with a stake on landing.

Related events

Same operator

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