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.
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.
What happened in the 24 Sept 1948 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Wolfe Island, Canada?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 1948 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Sept 1948 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration G-CAOU, operated by Private Canada, at Wolfe Island, Canada.
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