No fatalities

Aircraft crash on takeoff at Authier (CF-BNK)

Authier, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On August 17, 1946, a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth (registration CF-BNK) operated by Gold Belt Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Authier, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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

An aircraft crashed during departure from Authier, resulting in total structural loss. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, escaped without injury.

What happened

The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight while departing from Authier. The aircraft encountered a failure that led to an immediate crash shortly after leaving the ground. As a result of the impact and subsequent damage, the airframe was rendered unserviceable and declared destroyed. The pilot, who was alone in the cockpit at the time of the accident, sustained no injuries.

Findings

The investigation highlighted that while the structural integrity of the aircraft was completely compromised, leading to a write-off status, human safety measures or circumstances allowed the sole crew member to survive the event unharmed. No other parties were involved in the incident.