Crash of a Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso A in Ashuanipi Lake
Date & Time:
Dec 31, 1953
Registration:
CF-DIK
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ashuanipi Lake - Ashuanipi Lake
MSN:
CV-445
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While making a practice landing at Ashuanipi Lake, Labrador, the Canso's starboard float dug. The airplane swung, filled with water and sank by a depth of 200 feet. There were no casualties. The accident occurred in 1953 (exact date remains unknown).
