Date & Time:
Nov 3, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Stewart Lake Air Service
Registration:
C-GAJU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1169
YOM:
1958
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing near McKinstry Lake. Both occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.
