CF-AEX
Flight / Schedule
CF-AEX
Aircraft
Fokker Super UniversalRegistration
CF-AEX
MSN
CV-134
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
Canadian VickersDate
June 20, 1929 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ambulance
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Montreal-Saint-Hubert Quebec
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
45.5360°, -73.6030°
Narrative Report
On June 20, 1929 at 12:00 AM, CF-AEX experienced a crash involving Fokker Super Universal, operated by Canadian Vickers, with the event recorded near Montreal-Saint-Hubert Quebec.
The flight was categorized as ambulance and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The single engine aircraft was engaged in an ambulance flight, carrying one doctor and two crew members. Shortly after takeoff from Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It collided with power cables and crashed on the Nun's Island. All three occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-AEX, MSN CV-134, year of manufacture 1929.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 45.5360°, -73.6030°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
2
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
The single engine aircraft was engaged in an ambulance flight, carrying one doctor and two crew members. Shortly after takeoff from Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It collided with power cables and crashed on the Nun's Island. All three occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Canadian VickersFlight Type
Ambulance
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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