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Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Bonner Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1983
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Central Air Transport - Canada
Registration:
C-GVHS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
733
YOM:
1954
Location:
Bonner 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:
The pilot was attempting to take off from a confined lake. The aircraft was near maximum weight and the temperature was high. He had planned a “go, no go” position and reported that the aircraft was on the step by this point. He realised himself that the takeoff would be successful. The pilot initiated a climb before a safe speed was reached and the aircraft did not accelerate properly. In order to avoid high terrain the pilot commenced a turn to the right. The aircraft began to mush and then stalled on the lake surface. The passengers stated that because there were no seats available they sat on top of the cargo.
Source: www.dhc-2.com

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

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1983
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Fort Frances Sportsmen Airways
Registration:
C-FOCX
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
78
YOM:
1950
Location:
Dasent Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The float plane was observed on take-off and initial climb before it disappeared behind a point of land. Shortly after, it impacted the surface of the lake in a left wing low attitude with considerable slip to the left. Reports describing the noises coming from the engine immediately before impact, are conflicting. Examination of the propeller indicated there was little or no power being developed at impact. Engine examination indicated it capable of producing power at impact. (lp 233/83 refers). The aircraft was fitted with an external fuel tank underneath the fuselage, but the log books and the weight and balance did not reflect this addition. An unapproved bench was installed in the centre cabin area, and the aircraft had no visible means of load restraint.
Source: www.dhc.2.com
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident remains undetermined. The pilot and four passengers were killed. The aircraft was reported as destroyed, although some parts may still exist.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman IV in La Tuque: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 30, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
La Tuque Air Service
Registration:
C-FFJB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
22
YOM:
1938
Location:
La Tuque
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. The pilot and a passenger were injured while three other passengers were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 near Shamattawa

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
C-FBKX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
16065/32813
YOM:
1945
Location:
Shamattawa
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 700 feet, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine. The propeller was feathered but as the aircraft was overloaded, it was unable to maintain altitude, descended into trees and eventually crashed in a snow covered area. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine following the failure of a connecting rod. The fact that the aircraft was overloaded was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 65 in Toronto: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Sabreliner 65
Operator:
Registration:
N99S
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Philadelphia - Toronto
MSN:
465-64
YOM:
1981
Location:
Toronto-Lester Bowles Pearson
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On approach to Toronto-Lester Bowles Pearson Airport following an uneventful flight from Philadelphia, the airplane rolled left and right then lost altitude and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found 13 km from runway 24R threshold. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five occupants were killed, among them Ross Henningar, President and CEO of Sun Oil Company (Sunoco).
Probable cause:
Loss of control on approach following an internal failure in the low pressure compressor of the right engine while the left engine flamed out and was windmilling at impact. Investigations were unable to determine the cause of these occurrences. It was also noted that the anti-icing systems were not activated prior to the accident while icing conditions have been forecasted.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo B in North Bay

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Registration:
C-GBSG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
31-841
YOM:
1972
Location:
North Bay
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching North Bay Airport, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances six km from the airfield. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules at Namao AFB: 7 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1982 at 1350 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
130329
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Namao - Namao
MSN:
4553
YOM:
1974
Flight number:
Boxtop 29
Location:
Namao AFB
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
On final approach to runway 29, the crew attempted to drop the load that jammed on the rear ramp. The aircraft banked left, causing the left wing to hit the ground. The aircraft went out of control and crashed. All seven crew members (six Canadians and one American) were killed.
Probable cause:
During a LAPES drop mission, the load got hung up, catastrophically changing the CofG to a point at which it was impossible to recover the aircraft.

Ground accident of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Shamattawa

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
C-GIXZ
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
22453
YOM:
1945
Location:
Shamattawa
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Shamattawa Airport while on a cargo flight, the crew was taxiing to the apron when the aircraft went off course. The right main gear struck a drainage ditch and was torn off. Both occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Piper PA-31T-620 Cheyenne II in Kirkland Lake

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31 Cheyenne
Operator:
Registration:
C-GSID
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
31-7520042
YOM:
1975
Location:
Kirkland Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances upon landing at Kirkland Lake Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter in Two Bridge Lake: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1982
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Central Mountain Air Services
Registration:
C-FDJA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Tyee Lake - Tatlatui Lake
MSN:
459
YOM:
1965
Location:
Two Bridge Lake
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:
The single engine airplane was conducting a taxi flight from Tyee Lake near Smithers and Tatlatui Lake, carrying four passengers and a pilot bound for a hunting camp. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the single engine airplane entered a valley when the pilot saw obstacles and initiated to leave the area. While performing a steep turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a dense wooded area, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found off track about 25 km northeast of Smithers. All five occupants were killed.
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