Saint John's - Harbour Grace
Flight / Schedule
Saint John's - Harbour Grace
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.80 Puss MothRegistration
G-AAXI
MSN
2024
Year of Manufacture
1930
Operator
Charles S. Wynne-EytonDate
July 6, 1930 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Saint John's Newfoundland & Labrador
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
47.5717°, -52.7832°
Narrative Report
On July 6, 1930 at 12:00 AM, Saint John's - Harbour Grace experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth, operated by Charles S. Wynne-Eyton, with the event recorded near Saint John's Newfoundland & Labrador.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The pilot was attempting a transatlantic flight from Canada to England. Shortly after takeoff from Saint John's-Lester Field Airport, bound for Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-AAXI, MSN 2024, year of manufacture 1930.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 47.5717°, -52.7832°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot was attempting a transatlantic flight from Canada to England. Shortly after takeoff from Saint John's-Lester Field Airport, bound for Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Saint John's - Harbour Grace
Operator
Charles S. Wynne-EytonFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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