Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver AL1 in Pincher Creek
Date & Time:
May 28, 1978
Registration:
XV273
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1654
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane failed to climb following a downhill takeoff that was completed with a tailwind. It bounced several times then struck trees, stalled and came to rest in a marsh. Two occupants were injured while three others were unhurt.