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Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth at Mauser Lake

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1958
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BFI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
FM.1
YOM:
1945
Location:
Mauser Lake
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Owned by J. B. Lavoie, the aircraft was on its way to be delivered to its new owner. While taking off from Mauser Lake, south of Parent, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot was rescued while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose in Pointe-Claire

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-21A Goose
Operator:
H.J. O'Connell Supplies
Registration:
CF-EXA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chibougamau - Montreal
MSN:
B050
YOM:
1944
Location:
Montreal-Pierre-Elliott Trudeau (ex Dorval)
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Dorval Airport, both engines failed. The seaplane stalled and crashed in a prairie located at Pointe-Claire, few dozen yards from the airfield. All six occupants were injured, some of them seriously, and the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
On final approach, the pilot mistakenly put the fuel selector in a wrong position (empty tank), causing both engines to stop.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman near Chesterfield Inlet

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1958 at 1505 LT
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BSL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rankin Inlet – Chesterfield Inlet
MSN:
N29-28
YOM:
1946
Location:
Chesterfield Inlet
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Rankin Inlet at 1440LT on a non-scheduled flight to Chesterfield Inlet with a pilot, three passengers and freight on board. At 1455LT low clouds and airframe icing were encountered. The pilot altered the aircraft's heading toward the coastline of Hudson Bay and when over the coastline, turned left in an attempt to reach Chesterfleld Inlet. However, the pilot decided to land the aircraft at the first opportunity and, at about 1505LT, struck the snow-covered ground in whiteout conditions. The wreckage was found by an RCMP constable on his annual patrol about 30 minutes after the accident occurred. The aircraft was demolished and the four occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued VFR flight into unfavorable weather conditions and attempting to land, collided with the ground.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson V near Radium Hot Springs

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
CF-EFZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
MDF-220
Location:
Radium Hot Springs
British Columbia
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. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson V in Grass River

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Riverton Airways
Registration:
CF-ETG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
MDF-276
Location:
Grass River
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The twin engine aircraft crash landed near Grass River and came to rest. All four occupants were rescued.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D near Aklavik

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Interior Enterprise
Registration:
N75391
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
14921/26366
YOM:
1944
Location:
Aklavik
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:
While cruising in bad weather conditions, the airplane hit the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located in the region of Aklavik. The wreckage was spotted few hours later and all three crew members were injured and evacuated. The aircraft hit the slope of the mountain about 50 feet below its summit and was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew failed to follow the route mentioned on the flight plan due to wrong information provided by the local NDB. It was reported that the NDB parameters were regularly considered as inaccurate due to the local topography and the presence of atmospheric turbulences in the area. The crew was not aware of the inaccuracy of the NDB, causing the aircraft to deviate from the prescribed route.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Ball Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-DRF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kenora – Red Lake
MSN:
429
YOM:
1944
Location:
Ball Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route from Kenora to Red Lake, weather conditions deteriorated with heavy snow falls. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the single engine airplane crashed onto the icy Ball Lake. Rescuers arrived a day later and the pilot was seriously injured. All three passengers were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK in Jeannine Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CF-GKV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Seven Islands - Jeannine Lake
MSN:
13837/25282
YOM:
1944
Location:
Jeannine Lake
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane was performing a flight from Seven Islands to Jeannine Lake. Upon landing on an icy water, the airplane crashed in unclear circumstances. Both pilots and a passenger were killed while seven other occupants were injured. The airplane was lost.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson V in Natashquan

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
CF-DTS
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Natashquan
Quebec
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 near the Natashquan Airport, north of Pointe-Parent, Quebec. Occupant fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Bowden Lake

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CPN
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
255
YOM:
1943
Location:
Bowden Lake
Manitoba
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 in Bowden Lake, near Wabowden, Manitoba. Occupant's fate remains unknown.
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