Region
North America

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo near Nibinamik: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 15, 1993 at 2015 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
A. K. Penner & Sons
Registration:
C-GSWG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Steinbach - Webequie
MSN:
31-492
YOM:
1969
Location:
Nibinamik (Summer Beaver)
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Steinbach to Webequie, the pilot informed ATC about his position some 64 km north of Pickle Lake. Few minutes later, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Nibinamik, southwest of Webequie. The wreckage was found on September 23 in an isolated area. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Lake Allard: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1993 at 1800 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Aero Golfe
Registration:
C-FIUS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Lake Allard - Seven Islands
MSN:
901
YOM:
1956
Location:
Lake Allard
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Following the derailment of a train, employees of the mine company 'QIT Fer et Titane' should be transferred from Lake Allard to Seven Islands. After takeoff from Lake Allard, the engine failed. As no suitable terrain was available, the pilot initiated a 180 turn to attempt an emergency landing on the lake. During the last turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the lake. A passengers was rescued while five other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons. The aircraft stalled during the last turn because its speed was insufficient.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Klemtu: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1993 at 1001 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
C-FRQW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Bella - Klemtu
MSN:
618
YOM:
1954
Flight number:
3V801
Location:
Klemtu
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On approach to Klemtu, while completing a last turn to the left, the single engine aircraft struck a tree and crashed, bursting into flames. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the pilot misjudged the distance with the ground and was probably hampered by the presence of local fog banks that were along the shore.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Wainwright: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
130321
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wainwright - Wainwright
MSN:
4191
YOM:
1967
Flight number:
Trucker 21
Location:
Wainwright
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was dispatched at Wainwright Airport to practice cargo drop and parachute deployment test. While passing over the runway at low height, the aircraft went out of control, struck the runway surface and crashed, bursting into flames. Five crew members were killed in the accident. The call sign is not confirmed.
Those killed were:
Cpt Michael G. Allen,
Cpt Vincent L. Schurman,
M/WO Joseph Sylvio Castonguay,
Sgt Alain Michaud,
M/Cpl Ronald J. McWilliam.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Eucott Bay: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1993 at 1325 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
C-FPQB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
166
YOM:
1952
Location:
Eucott Bay
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Eucott Bay, BC, while climbing to a height of about 300 feet, the pilot initiated a turn to the left to perform a 180 circuit to leave the valley, a standard procedure for the area. While turning, despite power was added and the aircraft was climbing, it descended to the left then stalled and crashed in a wooded area located 450 metres west of the point of departure, bursting into flames. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, the assumption that the loss of control was caused by downdrafts was not ruled out.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter in Villeneuve: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 22, 1993 at 0922 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Loon Air
Registration:
C-GKPB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Villeneuve - Villeneuve
MSN:
274
YOM:
1958
Location:
Villeneuve
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a post maintenance test flight, carrying one engineer and two pilots. Shortly after takeoff from Villeneuve Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft started to pitch up and down then lost height and crashed. The passenger was seriously injured while both pilots were killed, among them Billy Bourque, owner of Loon Air.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of control was the consequence of an error on part of the ground personnel in charge of the maintenance as the controls to the left aileron had been mis-rigged.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 on Baffin Island

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1993
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
C-FQBT
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
95
YOM:
1968
Location:
Baffin Island
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from an icy lake, the nose gear struck an ice ridge. The aircraft went out of control and collided with the river bank before coming to rest. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The accident occurred at 69°58'00.0"N 76°59'00.0"W.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-40-DL in Bronson Creek: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1993 at 0830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
C-FAAM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bronson Creek - Wrangell
MSN:
9862
YOM:
1943
Location:
Bronson Creek
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Bronson Creek, while climbing to a height of 800 feet, the crew initiate a left turn when the left wing rolled to an angle of 30°. The aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was carrying a load of gold.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the aircraft stalled because its speed was too low while completing a turn to the left.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Fredericton

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Registration:
C-GMQZ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
31-7752002
YOM:
1977
Location:
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing for unknown reasons. Both pilots were rescued and the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-4T Turbo Caribou in Gimli: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1992 at 1020 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou
Operator:
Registration:
N400NC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Gimli - Gimli
MSN:
240
YOM:
1965
Location:
Gimli
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Following maintenance, the crew was engaged in a local test flight at Gimli Airport. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing steeply to a height of about 200 feet, the aircraft entered a right turn then nosed down and crashed near the runway, bursting into flames. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft was just coming out from maintenance after several parts have been replaced on elevators and rudder. The crew took part to these assembly operations made necessary due to a rudder lock system malfunction. The crew lost control of the aircraft shortly after rotation due to the rudder jamming unexpectedly following a failure in the locking mechanism. Investigations show that the assembly operations were carried out in accordance with regulations in force and it is believed that a mechanical failure is the only plausible hypothesis to explain the accident as the crew did not make any error.
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