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Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman IV into Witchai Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
C-FISM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
269
YOM:
1943
Location:
Witchai Lake
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Witchai Lake, the pilot initiated a turn to the left when the single engine airplane stalled, struck the water surface and crashed into the lake. The pilot was rescued while the passenger drowned.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman IV into Sacacomie Lake

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Ron Proulx
Registration:
CF-BDF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
13
YOM:
1937
Location:
Sacacomie Lake
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Stalled and crashed during turn to final over glassy water at Sacacomie Lake. The pilot and the passengers were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Noorduyn UC-64A Norseman in New Salem

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1977 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
N69795
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
New Salem - New Salem
MSN:
667
YOM:
1944
Location:
New Salem
Massachusetts
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
859
Captain / Total hours on type:
125.00
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was engaged in a local flight, carrying one pilot and nine skydivers. After takeoff from New Salem Airstrip, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees then stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area. All 10 occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction during initial climb and collision with trees due to fuel system corroded. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Powerplant, fuel system, carburetor, corroded and obstructed,
- Fuel starvation,
- High obstructions,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Corrosion deposit found blocking accelerator pump outlet orifice of Bendix Stromberg NA-Y9E1 carburetor.
Final Report:

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman near Indian House

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-GDN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
N29-42
YOM:
1947
Location:
Indian House
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Indian House, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck the ground and crashed upside down. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Island Lake

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-OBO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
N29-24
YOM:
1946
Location:
Island Lake
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot started the descent to Island Lake at sunset and the visibility was limited. On final approach to the lake, he failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck the water surface and came to rest upside down. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Sachigo Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BHU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
N29-8
YOM:
1945
Location:
Sachigo Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
En route, the engine failed. The aircraft then stalled and crashed in a prairie. The pilot and a passenger were rescued while a second passenger was killed.
Probable cause:
The engine stopped in flight because the fuel selector was positioned on an empty tank.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Quebec

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Dolbeau Air Service
Registration:
CF-EPZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Mistassini - Cache Lake
MSN:
673
YOM:
1944
Location:
Quebec
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While completing a flight from Mistassini to Cache Lake, the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were injured.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Flin Flon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Parson's Airways
Registration:
CF-ECE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
N29-36
YOM:
1947
Location:
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
11800
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Flin Flon Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed into a lake and sank. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The engine failed during initial climb after a fuel line broke, causing the fuel to leak in the engine and to catch fire while contacting high temperature parts.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Selkirk

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Gayle Air
Registration:
CF-BFU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
18
YOM:
1938
Location:
Selkirk
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing in Selkirk, the skis equipped airplane nosed down, overturned and came to rest upside down in flames. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed by fire. The exact date of the occurrence remains unknown, somewhere in 1971.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman IV on Grønnøya Island

Date & Time: Nov 20, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
LN-BIU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
59
YOM:
1941
Location:
Grønnøya Island
Nordland
Country:
Norway
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances on Grønnøya Island. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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