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

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1977
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
C-FJKG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1002
YOM:
1956
Location:
Knee Lake
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into Knee Lake, Saskatchewan. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Stevens Pass: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1977 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
N64391
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kenmore – Lake Hatheume – Penticton
MSN:
1145
YOM:
1958
Location:
Stevens Pass
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total flying hours:
4122
Captain / Total hours on type:
799.00
Circumstances:
While flying at low altitude over mountainous terrain, the pilot entered a canyon and was approaching a mountain pass when he elected to gain height. Unable to outclimb the rising terrain, the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located near Stevens Pass, in the Cascade Mountain Range. The wreckage was found few hours later and all seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees due to improper in-flight decisions on part of the pilot. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Unwarranted low flying,
- Misjudged distance, speed and altitude,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft, weight and CofG.,
- High obstructions,
- Exceeded gross weight and aft CofG.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Cartagena del Chairá: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 1977
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Aerolineas Especiales de Colombia - AE Colombia
Registration:
HK-249
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Aerial photography
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
982
YOM:
1956
Location:
Cartagena del Chairá
Caquetá
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Cartagena del Chairá while performing a photogrammetry mission. A passenger was killed while five other occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1977 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
James C. McKinney
Registration:
N67690
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Titusville - Titusville
MSN:
1182
YOM:
1958
Location:
Morrisville
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6875
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Titusville on a local flight when he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in flames in Morrisville. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent due to pilot incapacitation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Alcohol level of 1,49‰,
- Struck catenary lines of Amtrak railroad.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver off Pickle Lake

Date & Time: May 12, 1977
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Patricia Air Transport
Registration:
C-GEZT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
903
YOM:
1956
Location:
Pickle Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following the crash of a Patricia Air Transport DC-3 at Pickle Lake earlier that day, the operator dispatched a Beaver with a passenger and a pilot on an ambulance mission. While approaching Pickle Lake, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed under unknown circumstances into Pickle Lake about 5 km off the airfield. Both occupants were rescued.

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

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1977
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-CMI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1418
YOM:
1960
Location:
Springbok
Northern Cape
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a rocky and mountainous area located near Springbok. All three occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1977
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-DRG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1239
YOM:
1958
Location:
Bela-Bela (Warm Baths)
Limpopo
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Bela-Bela, Limpopo. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all three occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Cali: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1976
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Aerobueno
Registration:
HK-182
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tumaco - Cali
MSN:
751
YOM:
1954
Location:
Cali
Valle del Cauca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was approaching Cali when it crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located some 30 km west of Cali. All five occupants were killed. The airplane was completing a flight from Tumaco-La Florida Airport to Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport.

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

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1976
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-CPS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1609
YOM:
1965
Location:
Pahiatua
Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council)
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the single engine airplane entered a right turn, struck trees and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver off Mare Harbour: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1976
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
VP-FAK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1664
YOM:
1967
Location:
Mare Harbour
All Falkland Islands
Country:
Falkland Islands
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Mare Harbour, capsized and sank. The pilot was killed while the passenger was later found clinging to a rock and saved with no major injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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