Crash of a Curtiss HS-2L off Shebandowan

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss HS-2L
Operator:
Department of Lands & Forestry
Registration:
G-CAOM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
571
YOM:
1924
Location:
Shebandowan
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing when the seaplane crashed in the Shebandowan Lake. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.
Probable cause:
Technical failure.

Crash of a Loening 23L Air Yacht in Ramsey Lake

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Loening 23 Air Yacht
Operator:
Provincial Air Service of Lands & Forests
Registration:
G-CAOT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
3
YOM:
1926
Location:
Ramsey Lake (Sudbury)
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The seaplane landed hard on Ramsey Lake, near Sudbury, and was damaged beyond repair. All occupants evacuated safely. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown, somewhere in July 1927.

Crash of a Curtiss HS-2L in Long Lake

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss HS-2L
Operator:
Provincial Air Service of Lands & Forests
Registration:
G-CAOS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
YOM:
1926
Location:
Long Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a survey flight over an area north of Kingston, Ontario. En route, the engine failed and the pilot lost control of the seaplane that crashed in Long Lake, some 65 km northeast of Kingston. While both occupants were injured, the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Curtiss HS-2L off Gros Cap

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1926
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss HS-2L
Operator:
Department of Lands & Forestry
Registration:
G-CAOB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
YOM:
1924
Location:
Gros Cap
Ontario
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 was performing a survey flight when an engine failed in flight. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing on Lake Superior off Gros Cap, Ontario. The aircraft names 'Buzzard' cartwheeled and came to rest. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure due to fuel contaminated by water.

Crash of an Avro 555 Bison off Isle of Wight: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1926
Type of aircraft:
Avro 555 Bison
Operator:
Registration:
S1113
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
HMS Furious - HMS Furious
Location:
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was returning to HMS Furious following a reconnaissance mission with three crew members on board. After landing on the ship deck, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance and fell in the sea. A crew member was killed and two others were injured.
Crew:
F/O Sylvanus George Connolly,
LAC George Frederick Wyborn,
L/T James William Haddow. †

Crash of a Curtiss HS-2L in Snake Lake

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1926
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss HS-2L
Operator:
Department of Lands & Forestry
Registration:
G-CAOE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
YOM:
1924
Location:
Lake Snake (McKellar)
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Named 'Eagle', the aircraft hit a submerged rock while taking off from Snake Lake located some 9 km north of McKellar. The aircraft sank and was lost. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Curtiss HS-2L off Michipicoten

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1925
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss HS-2L
Operator:
Department of Lands & Forestry
Registration:
G-CAOD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
589
YOM:
1924
Location:
Michipicoten
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach in thick fog, the seaplane impacted water and came to rest upside down in the harbor of Michipicoten. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a Curtiss HS-2L in Savanne Lake

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1924
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss HS-2L
Operator:
Department of Lands & Forestry
Registration:
G-CAOC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
YOM:
1924
Location:
Savanne 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:
The seaplane hit obstacle upon landing on Savanne Lake, Ontario. It went out of control, impacted the shore and came to rest. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Curtiss F-5L in Avalon: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1923
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss F-5
Operator:
Registration:
A-3359
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Avalon (Catalina Island)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While cruising at low height above the sea, the flying boat came out of a foggy area when the crew spotted a boat. While making a manoeuver to avoid a collision, the aircraft went out of control and crashed on rocks. Both pilots were killed and six other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Tellier T.3 off Cascais: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1918
Type of aircraft:
Tellier T.3
Operator:
Registration:
5
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Cascais
Estremadura - Lisbon District
Country:
Portugal
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Cascais, killing both crew members.
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