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Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Queanbeyan

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
VH-IDA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
905
YOM:
1956
Location:
Queanbeyan
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in a field in Queanbeyan while conducting a crop spraying mission. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Yarrowitch

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
VH-AAH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Yarrowitch - Yarrowitch
MSN:
355
YOM:
1952
Location:
Yarrowitch
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a crop spraying mission in Yarrowitch when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot was rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver off Maurelle Island: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
N68084
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Stuart Island - Quadra Island
MSN:
912
YOM:
1956
Location:
Maurelle Island
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Stuart Island on a short flight to Quadra Island, located 39 km away. About five minutes after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the airplane that nosed down and crashed few hundred meters off Maurelle Island. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver AL1 in Suffield

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
XP805
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1454
YOM:
1961
Location:
Suffield
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching RCAF Suffield in turbulences, the pilot initiated a right turn when the right wing struck trees. The aircraft crashed and was damaged beyond repair. All four occupants were rescued.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Atlin: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
B-M Aviation
Registration:
C-GUIG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
735
YOM:
1954
Location:
Atlin
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While flying over mountainous terrain, the pilot realized that the summit was shrouded by clouds. He decided to turn back and initiated a turn to the left when he lost visual contact with the ground. The airplane struck the ground and crashed on a snow covered area. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger, seating in the cabin, was killed. It was reported that the aircraft was equipped with one seat only and the passenger was seating on the ground, without a seat belt.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Kuujjuarapik: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
C-FZKJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1001
YOM:
1956
Location:
Kuujjuarapik (Poste-de-la-Baleine)
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
En route to Kuujjuarapik Airport (Poste-de-la-Baleine), about 25 miles from the destination, the pilot informed ATC about the deterioration of the weather conditions with low clouds and rain showers. Because he could see intermittently the airport, he decided to continue the approach. On short final, the airplane struck the ground and crashed about 300 feet short of runway threshold. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. The flight was completed on behalf of Brochu Industries.
Probable cause:
VFR approach in IMC conditions.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Ketchikan

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1979 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
N68086
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ketchikan - Ketchikan
MSN:
1383
YOM:
1959
Location:
Ketchikan
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5919
Captain / Total hours on type:
2000.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission in the Ketchikan area. While flying at a relative low altitude, the student pilot initiated a steep 180 turn close to water when the airplane struck trees and crashed. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees after the pilot-in-command misjudged altitude. The following contributing factors were reported:
- inadequate supervision of flight,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver off Ocean Falls

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1978
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Gulf Air - Canada
Registration:
CF-EYS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Bella Bella - Ocean Falls
MSN:
484
YOM:
1953
Location:
Ocean Falls
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Ocean Falls on a flight from Bella Bella, weather conditions worsened with a limited visibility due to snow falls. At low height, the airplane struck the water surface and crashed in the Cousins Inlet. The pilot, sole on board, was rescued.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Hydaburg: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1978 at 1555 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
N3790G
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ketchikan - Hydaburg
MSN:
600
YOM:
1954
Location:
Hydaburg
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
2632
Captain / Total hours on type:
990.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Hydaburg in limited visibility, the single engine floatplane struck obstacles and crashed few miles from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground during normal cruise after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Fog,
- Accident occurred 28 minutes after sunset.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Potter Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1978
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Lindberghs Hunt & Fish Air
Registration:
C-FLUB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1324
YOM:
1959
Location:
Potter Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was returning to its base in Cochrane, carrying one pilot and two passengers flying back from a hunting camp. While cruising at low level so that the passengers could take pictures, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located near Potter Lake. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it is believed that a moose was spotted and a steep turn was initiated. During the turn, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that went in a steep nose down and inverted attitude. It was reported that the aircraft did not have a ventral fin installed and this was not a legal requirement. The fin makes a float equipped aircraft much more directionally stable.
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