No fatalities

Aircraft accident during takeoff at Mauser Lake (CF-BFI)

Mauser Lake, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On July 21, 1958, a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth (registration CF-BFI) operated by Private Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Mauser Lake, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the accident has not yet been determined. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed while departing from Mauser Lake, south of Parent, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the plane.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a single-engine aircraft was performing a flight intended for delivery to a new owner. The aircraft was operated under the ownership of J. B. Lavoie. During the takeoff phase from Mauser Lake, located south of Parent, the plane went down.

Following the impact, rescue efforts were successful in locating and retrieving the pilot. While there were no fatalities reported, the wreckage sustained damage that rendered the aircraft a total loss.

Findings

The exact reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the descent into the ground are currently unknown.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the accident has not yet been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 1958 De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth accident near Mauser Lake, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft crashed while departing from Mauser Lake, south of Parent, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jul 1958 De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 1958 involved a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, registration CF-BFI, operated by Private Canada, at Mauser Lake, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the accident has not yet been determined.