On March 16, 1932, a Travel Air 6000 (registration CF-AEI) operated by Leavens Brothers Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Orillia, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Adverse weather conditions encountered shortly after takeoff necessitated an emergency landing in a field. 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.
Aircraft made an emergency landing in a field shortly after departing Orillia due to poor weather, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the airframe.
What happened
Shortly after taking off from Orillia, the flight crew encountered deteriorating meteorological conditions. These adverse weather circumstances necessitated an immediate deviation from the planned route and altitude profile. The pilot initiated an emergency procedure, directing the aircraft toward a nearby open field to execute a forced landing. The impact with the ground resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe.
Findings
The incident was directly attributed to the sudden onset of poor weather conditions immediately following departure. Despite the severity of the crash and the subsequent assessment that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties among those on board.
Probable cause
Adverse weather conditions encountered shortly after takeoff necessitated an emergency landing in a field.
What happened in the 16 Mar 1932 Travel Air 6000 accident near Orillia, Canada?
Aircraft made an emergency landing in a field shortly after departing Orillia due to poor weather, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Mar 1932 Travel Air 6000 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Mar 1932 involved a Travel Air 6000, registration CF-AEI, operated by Leavens Brothers Air Services, at Orillia, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Adverse weather conditions encountered shortly after takeoff necessitated an emergency landing in a field.
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