No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Takeoff with No Casualties (CF-AHA)

Moncton, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On December 31, 1929, a Fairchild 71 (registration CF-AHA) operated by International Airways of Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Moncton, 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed shortly after initiating its takeoff roll. The incident resulted in no injuries or fatalities, and the specific cause of the accident remains undetermined.

What happened

The aircraft experienced a crash while attempting to depart from the runway. The event occurred during the initial phase of flight, specifically as the plane was gaining speed for liftoff. Despite the impact with the ground, there were no reported injuries or deaths among those on board.

Findings

Investigations into this incident have not yet established a definitive reason for the crash. Current records indicate that the specific factors leading to the loss of control or collision remain unknown. No further technical details regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been released in the available source material.