Region
North America

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Narrows Inlet: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1982
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
C-FTYB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
397
YOM:
1952
Location:
Narrows Inlet
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While cruising at low altitude, the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found near the Narrows Inlet and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Pikangikum: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Taylor Airways
Registration:
C-GMXB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
31-7552031
YOM:
1975
Location:
Pikangikum
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On final approach to Pikangikum Airport, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed few km from the airfield. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on approach for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Calgary

Date & Time: May 7, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
C-FQHF
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13392
YOM:
1944
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew started the takeoff procedure from a runway contaminated with melted snow. In snow falls, the airplane was unable to gain sufficient speed so the captain decided to abandon the takeoff and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest few dozen meters further. There were no injuries among the occupants while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-26 Marquise near Kelowna: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
C-GRFU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
343
YOM:
1976
Location:
Kelowna
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:
Struck the slope of a mountain located near Kelowna, killing both pilots.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Lac-Caché

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1982
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Air Mistassini
Registration:
C-GUWC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
398
YOM:
1952
Location:
Lac-Caché
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Lac-Caché, while climbing to a height of 500 feet, the engine caught fire. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted to land on the icy lake. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine fire during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Ground accident of an Avro 748-2A-239 in Sydney

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Avro 748
Operator:
Registration:
C-GEPH
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1635
YOM:
1967
Location:
Sydney-J. A. Douglas McCurdy
Nova Scotia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a normal landing at Sydney Airport, the crew completed the braking procedure then vacated the runway and was taxiing to the apron when control was lost. The airplane collided with the main terminal building and came to rest. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during taxiing after both braking systems and nosewheel steering system failed simultaneously for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 Marquise in Edmonton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1981 at 1805 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
North American Road
Registration:
C-GLOW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
Schedule:
Fort McMurray – Edmonton
MSN:
624
YOM:
1974
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Edmonton Airport runway 30, the airplane lost height and crashed on the roof of the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured. A day later, the pilot died from his injuries.
Probable cause:
It appears that both engines stopped on approach for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Douglas DC-4-1009 in Spence Bay

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-4
Operator:
Registration:
C-FJRW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Winnipeg - Spence Bay
MSN:
42983
YOM:
1946
Location:
Spence Bay
Northwest Territories
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Spence Bay Airstrip, the four engine airplane struck the ground 50 feet short of runway threshold and about four feet below its elevation. The left main gear and the left wing were partially torn off and the aircraft crash landed and came to rest. All three crew members escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Cartwright

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1981
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Newfoundland & Labrador Air Transport
Registration:
C-FOCG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30
YOM:
1948
Location:
Cartwright
Newfoundland & Labrador
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 in Cartwright. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter near Flin Flon

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1981
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Parsons Airways Northern
Registration:
CF-DRC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Barrier Lake - Flin Flon
MSN:
295
YOM:
1959
Location:
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
6800
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was completing a charter flight from Barrier Lake, Manitoba, to Flin Flon, with one pilot and eight fishermen on board. It was being flown at low altitude with reduced power settings because of suspected low fuel and headwinds. The engine lost power due to fuel starvation and the pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane struck trees and crash landed in dense bush near Precipice Lake, Manitoba, about 10 miles north of Flin Flon. All 10 occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Photo and source: https://www.dhc-3archive.com/DHC-3_295.html - Karl E. Hayes
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
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