Sydney - Sydney
Flight / Schedule
Sydney - Sydney
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.60 MothRegistration
CF-CED
MSN
488
Year of Manufacture
1928
Operator
Cape Breton Flying ClubDate
June 17, 1940 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Sydney Nova Scotia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
46.1382°, -60.1942°
Narrative Report
On June 17, 1940 at 12:00 AM, Sydney - Sydney experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by Cape Breton Flying Club, with the event recorded near Sydney Nova Scotia.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 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: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On approach to Sydney, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-CED, MSN 488, year of manufacture 1928.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 46.1382°, -60.1942°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to Sydney, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Sydney - Sydney
Operator
Cape Breton Flying ClubFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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