On April 8, 1929, a Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing (registration G-CAWG) operated by International Airways of Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during flight. 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.
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a pasture shortly after takeoff from Montreal due to an engine failure, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred shortly after departure from Montreal under poor weather conditions. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot immediately initiated an emergency landing procedure. Unable to reach an airport, the pilot directed the aircraft toward a nearby open area. The airframe crash-landed in a pasture situated approximately 5 kilometers north of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Following the impact, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The pilot survived the event but sustained injuries.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was the engine failure while in flight.
What happened in the 8 Apr 1929 Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing accident near Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada?
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a pasture shortly after takeoff from Montreal due to an engine failure, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Apr 1929 Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Apr 1929 involved a Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing, registration G-CAWG, operated by International Airways of Canada, at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada.
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