On April 17, 1942, a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth (registration CF-AVE) operated by Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Yellowknife, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane struck ground irregularities while departing a snowy area, resulting in loss of control. All three occupants escaped without injury, but the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial phase of flight as the aircraft attempted to depart from a snow-covered surface. During this maneuver, the airplane encountered irregularities on the ground. These impacts caused the pilot to lose control of the machine. The uncontrolled trajectory led the aircraft to come to rest in the snow.
Findings
The structural damage sustained by the airframe was extensive, rendering it damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent loss of control, all three individuals on board managed to evacuate safely. There were no injuries reported among the occupants.
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