Winnipeg – Moose Jaw
Flight / Schedule
Winnipeg – Moose Jaw
Aircraft
Fokker F14Registration
CF-AIH
MSN
1403
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
Western Canada AirwaysDate
February 20, 1931 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Bagot Manitoba
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
49.9684°, -98.6291°
Narrative Report
On February 20, 1931 at 12:00 AM, Winnipeg – Moose Jaw experienced a crash involving Fokker F14, operated by Western Canada Airways, with the event recorded near Bagot Manitoba.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
En route from Winnipeg to Moose Jaw, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. He lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field, bursting into flames. A passenger was injured while both other occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-AIH, MSN 1403, year of manufacture 1929.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.9684°, -98.6291°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
En route from Winnipeg to Moose Jaw, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. He lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field, bursting into flames. A passenger was injured while both other occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
66.7%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Winnipeg – Moose Jaw
Operator
Western Canada AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • Canada
