G-CAVF
Flight / Schedule
G-CAVF
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.60 MothRegistration
G-CAVF
MSN
688
Year of Manufacture
1928
Operator
Toronto Flying ClubDate
April 23, 1929 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Leaside Ontario
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
43.7086°, -79.3653°
Narrative Report
On April 23, 1929 at 12:00 AM, G-CAVF experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by Toronto Flying Club, with the event recorded near Leaside Ontario.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the single aircraft crashed in a field, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed. Crew: W. K. Mackenzie, pilot. Passenger: N. C. Marshall.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-CAVF, MSN 688, year of manufacture 1928.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 43.7086°, -79.3653°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the single aircraft crashed in a field, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed. Crew: W. K. Mackenzie, pilot. Passenger: N. C. Marshall.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Toronto Flying ClubFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
