On May 24, 1934, a Fokker F14 (registration CF-AUD) operated by Mackenzie Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Edmonton, Canada during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A stall occurred during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff, leading to a crash into flames. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Edmonton Airport while in the initial climb phase. The accident resulted in one fatality and two injuries among the occupants.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Edmonton Airport. While the aircraft was executing its initial climb, it experienced a stall. This loss of lift caused the airplane to descend rapidly and impact the ground. Upon collision, the airframe broke apart and caught fire. The crash resulted in significant casualties, with one passenger killed and two other occupants sustaining injuries.
Findings
The immediate cause of the accident was identified as a stall during the initial climb phase. This aerodynamic condition led to the loss of altitude and subsequent ground impact.
Probable cause
A stall occurred during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff, leading to a crash into flames.
What happened in the 24 May 1934 Fokker F14 accident near Edmonton, Canada?
A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Edmonton Airport while in the initial climb phase. The accident resulted in one fatality and two injuries among the occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 1934 Fokker F14 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 May 1934 involved a Fokker F14, registration CF-AUD, operated by Mackenzie Air Service, at Edmonton, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A stall occurred during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff, leading to a crash into flames.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…