Saskatoon

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

7663

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Yes

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1106

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1941

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Captain / Total flying hours:

128

Captain / Total hours on type:

65.00

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Circumstances:

The crew was completing a local training sortie at Saskatoon Airport. Upon landing, the aircraft collided with a second RCAF Crane registered 7833 that landed on its top. The collision occurred about 25 feet in the air as both aircraft were levelling out for a landing on east end of east-west runway. The airplane was damaged beyond repair on both crew members were injured, one seriously. The Crane registered 7833 was repaired.
Crew:
LAC Charles Murry, pilot,
LAC T. A. Ferris, pilot.

Probable cause:

The pilot of aircraft 7833 failed to observe aircraft 7663 underneath him as both were approaching and pilot of 7833 made a normal approach. Investigations being carried out under arrangements.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I In Saskatoon

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1941 at 0130 LT

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Registration:

7766

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Yes

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1209

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1941

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Captain / Total flying hours:

130

Captain / Total hours on type:

68.00

Circumstances:

The pilot departed Saskatoon Airport on a local night flying practice. The airplane flew into ground while winding wheels down after a main electrical failure. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was slightly injured.
Crew:
LAC W. L. Dexter, pilot.

Probable cause:

The pilot neglect to watch instruments while winding wheels down. Inexperience.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I near Blaine Lake: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1941 at 0930 LT

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Registration:

7681

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1124

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1941

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24.00

Circumstances:

The crew departed Saskatoon in the morning for a training exercise. The pilot apparently encountered weather conditions of low ceiling and very limited visibility due to clouds and fog over high ground. In attempting to continue his cross-country flight he struck the top of a hill. The aircraft exploded and burned when it struck the ground, some 25 km northwest of Blaine Lake. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
LAC Ronald George Measor, pilot,
LAC William Stevens Morris, pilot.

Probable cause:

The pilot was low flying because of weather conditions and struck a hill at high speed. Controlled flight into terrain.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I in Saskatoon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1941 at 1515 LT

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

7700

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1143

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1941

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23.00

Circumstances:

The pilot departed Saskatoon Airport on a local solo training flight. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled, spun into ground and burned. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
LAC Henry Orville Richardson, pilot.

Probable cause:

Error of judgment on the part of the pilot. The pilot of the aircraft committed an error in judgment in that he attempted to turn the aircraft when flying at insufficient airspeed, and that he could have made a landing in the surrounding fields without attempting a turn back to the aerodrome.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I near Saskatoon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1941 at 0215 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

7709

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1152

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1941

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The pilot was conducting a night training exercise at Saskatoon Airport. The aircraft burst into flames as the pilot circled to land after making frantic signals with identification lights as though in trouble. At about 500 feet, the aircraft caught on fire and dived straight into the ground. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Crew:
LAC George Edward Baker, pilot.

Probable cause:

The airplane caught fire in flight for undetermined reasons.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane near Shellbrook: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1941 at 2200 LT

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Registration:

7664

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Saskatoon - Prince Albert

MSN:

1107

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1941

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En route from Saskatoon to Prince Albert, while flying normally between 5,000 and 6,000 feet without any apparent attempt at recovery, the twin engine airplane dove straight to the ground and crashed 10 km south of Shellbrook. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Frederick Byron Ray, instructor,
LAC Jack Kugelmass, pilot.

Probable cause:

Structural failure in the air due to excessive strain. It is not known whether or not the strain was put on the aircraft intentionally.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna T-50 Bobcat in Vanscoy: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 25, 1941 at 0300 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

7715

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1158

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1941

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The pilot departed Saskatoon on a solo training flight. The engine failed at approximately 400-600 feet. As a result, all the lights failed. The aircraft then was on the downwind leg but not visible due to the very black night. The aircraft struck the ground at a 30° angle with the wheels retraced. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
LAC H. J. Rowe, pilot.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Cudworth: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1941 at 1030 LT

Type of aircraft:

Avro 652 Anson

Operator:

Registration:

6235

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

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33.00

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Circumstances:

The crew departed Saskatoon Airport on a cross country navigation exercise. The airplane went out of control and crashed six miles west of Cudworth, northeast of Saskatoon. Both pilots were killed.
Crew (4th SFTS):
LAC Alan Mitchell Randell, pilot,
LAC Donald Tweedie, pilot.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The plane crashed while attempting to land due to the failure of the starboard engine or was low flying and flew into the ground. The aircraft hit trees damaging the port wing and then flew for about a mile at approximately 100 feet above ground and crashed.

Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Saskatoon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1941 at 1400 LT

Type of aircraft:

Avro 652 Anson

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Registration:

6103

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