Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Sandy Lake: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 12, 1959
Registration:
CF-BHX
Survivors:
No
MSN:
N29-12
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sandy Lake, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed. It was reported that a non-authorized person was sitting in the left seat in the cockpit at the time of the accident.