De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Aug 11, 2018, Abb...
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on August 11, 2018 near Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada with no fatalities.
- Date: August 11, 2018
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A de Havilland DH 89 Dragon Rapide operated by Historic Flight Foundation was giving rides after the Abbotsford airshow when it took off into strong gusting crosswinds on 11 August 2018. It climbed to about 30 feet, then dropped back onto the runway and came to rest on its nose. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured, three passengers were slightly injured, and the aircraft was substantially damaged.