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.
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.
What happened in the 31 Dec 1929 Fairchild 71 accident near Moncton, Canada?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1929 Fairchild 71 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Dec 1929 involved a Fairchild 71, registration CF-AHA, operated by International Airways of Canada, at Moncton, Canada.
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