De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth crash, Jun 20, 1946, Yellowkn...
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth accident on June 20, 1946 near Yellowknife Northwest Territories, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control by...
- Date: June 20, 1946
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
- Location: Yellowknife Northwest Territories, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control by unauthorised pilot under the influence of alcohol
Fox Moth CF-BNH was taken from the apron at Yellowknife on 20 June 1946 by a mechanic who had been drinking, and he made an unauthorised local flight. He lost control after takeoff and the aircraft crashed. He was injured and the aircraft was written off.