No fatalities

Mail Flight Emergency Landing Results in Total Loss (CF-AJG)

Whitby, CanadaFlight

On January 7, 1930, a Fokker Super Universal (registration CF-AJG) operated by International Airways of Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Whitby, Canada in flight. 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

A pilot conducting a mail delivery was compelled to make an emergency landing of unknown origin, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft while the aviator remained unharmed.

What happened

During a scheduled mail flight, the pilot encountered a situation that necessitated an immediate attempt at an emergency landing. The specific reasons triggering this maneuver were not identified in the available records. Upon impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the total loss of the machine, the pilot emerged from the incident without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The investigation into this event did not establish a definitive cause for the emergency landing, as the underlying reasons remained unknown. The primary outcome was the complete destruction of the aircraft, while the safety of the crew member was preserved.