North Battleford – Edmonton
Flight / Schedule
North Battleford – Edmonton
Aircraft
Boeing 40Registration
CF-AIN
MSN
1165
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
Western Canada AirwaysDate
September 25, 1930 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
City
Crash Location
Edmonton Alberta
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
53.5462°, -113.4912°
Narrative Report
On September 25, 1930 at 12:00 AM, North Battleford – Edmonton experienced a crash involving Boeing 40, operated by Western Canada Airways, with the event recorded near Edmonton Alberta.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a city 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: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Edmonton Airport in stormy weather, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Southesk district. Both passengers and the pilot Pat Holden were killed while no one on the ground was hurt.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-AIN, MSN 1165, year of manufacture 1929.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 53.5462°, -113.4912°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
1
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Edmonton Airport in stormy weather, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Southesk district. Both passengers and the pilot Pat Holden were killed while no one on the ground was hurt.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
North Battleford – Edmonton
Operator
Western Canada AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
City
Region / Country
North America • Canada
