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Just after takeoff from Mont-Joli Airport, while climbing, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed upside down. The passenger was seriously injured and the pilot Albert King was killed.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso A in Ashuanipi Lake

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1953

Type of aircraft:

Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso)

Operator:

Hollinger Ungava Transport

Registration:

CF-DIK

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Ashuanipi Lake - Ashuanipi Lake

MSN:

CV-445

YOM:

1944

Location:

Ashuanipi Lake

Newfoundland & Labrador

Country:

Canada

Region:

North America

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Circumstances:

While making a practice landing at Ashuanipi Lake, Labrador, the Canso's starboard float dug. The airplane swung, filled with water and sank by a depth of 200 feet. There were no casualties. The accident occurred in 1953 (exact date remains unknown).