G-CAAU
Flight / Schedule
G-CAAU
Aircraft
Curtiss JN-4Registration
G-CAAU
Operator
Canadian Aerial ServicesDate
August 24, 1921 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Montreal Quebec
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
45.5632°, -73.4906°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On August 24, 1921 at 12:00 AM, G-CAAU experienced a crash involving Curtiss JN-4, operated by Canadian Aerial Services, with the event recorded near Montreal Quebec.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Crashed shortly after takeoff following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-CAAU.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 45.5632°, -73.4906°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed shortly after takeoff following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Canadian Aerial ServicesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Curtiss JN-4Registration
G-CAAU
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