G-CAVF

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.

Flight / Schedule

G-CAVF

Registration

G-CAVF

MSN

688

Year of Manufacture

1928

Date

April 23, 1929 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

G-CAVF

MSN

688

Year of Manufacture

1928