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Crash of a Lockheed 18-56A LodeStar in Weeks Lake

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Aerial Photography Company
Registration:
CF-CPA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Aerial photography
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2177
YOM:
1941
Location:
Weeks Lake
Quebec
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 an aerial photography mission when he encountered engine problems. The pilot attempted an emergency landing in the tundra some 100 km northwest of Schefferville, Quebec. The twin engine airplane slid on its belly for dozen meters before coming to rest in a swampy area. While all occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was abandoned on site. It was recovered for rebuilt in 2007.
Probable cause:
Technical failure in flight.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Oskélanéo

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BHY
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
N29-6
YOM:
1945
Location:
Oskélanéo
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Oskélanéo, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with snow falls. While trying to land, the single engine aircraft struck a railway bridge and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and all occupants were injured and rescued.

Crash of a Douglas C-54A-15-DC Skymaster in Saint-Cléophas-de-Brandon: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1959 at 2307 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
CF-ILI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Montreal – Hall Beach
MSN:
10360
YOM:
1944
Flight number:
WH1658
Location:
Saint-Cléophas-de-Brandon
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Aircraft flight hours:
30357
Circumstances:
Flight 1658 took off from Montreal-Dorval runway 10 at 2244LT on a cargo flight to Hall Beach, NWT. Following takeoff the aircraft continued runway heading and climbed to 6,000 feet. Course was then changed and the aircraft climbed to the assigned altitude of 9,000 feet, reaching this altitude at 2259LT. Some 3 and a half minutes later the crew reported that they were in an emergency descent because of a no. 2 engine fire. Last radio contact was at 2307LT when the crew reported that the plane had lost its left wing and "was in a spin and going straight in". The DC-4 broke up in midair, causing wreckage to cover a 1,25 x 0,75 mile area. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
A fire of undetermined origin started in no.2 engine nacelle during the climb and developed to the stage where fire extinguishing equipment was inadequate to extinguish it. The following are considered to be primary contributing factors:
- The deteriorated condition of the exhaust collector ring,
- The probable deteriorated condition of the flexible wire braid hose assemblies,
- The probable use of high power during the climb,
- The possible failure of the fire detection and warning system to inform the pilot of the existence of a fire before it had penetrated the firewall and ignited the fuel feed system and oil tank to the rear of no.2 engine. During the rapid letdown, stresses were imposed on the weekened left wing by manoeuvre and/or gusts which were sufficient to sever the left wing spar. No subsequent action by the pilot could have brought the aircraft safely to the ground; neither was it possible to determine what effect a less rapid letdown would have had.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Kangiqsujuaq

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1959
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
CF-FHE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
9
YOM:
1948
Location:
Kangiqsualujjuaq (Wakeham Bay)
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
5500
Circumstances:
While taking off from a remote terrain located about 35 km southwest of Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay), the single engine aircraft failed to get airborne, veered off runway and came to rest upside down. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine failure caused by a fuel starvation due to a pilot inattention to fuel system (fuel selector on wrong tank, empty).

Crash of a Canadian-Vickers PBV-1A Canso off Puvirnituq

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso)
Operator:
Registration:
CF-IHB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
CV-294
YOM:
1941
Location:
Puvirnituq
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The departure from Puvirnituq harbor was performed in foggy conditions. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot-in-command made a turn to the left when the left engine lost power. The seaplane lost height and crashed into the bay, few dozen yards off shore. All 12 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff due to the presence of water in the fuel supply system.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman IV in Allard River: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Gold Belt Air Service
Registration:
CF-QAA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
19
YOM:
1938
Location:
Allard River
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
During the takeoff run on the icy Allard River, the pilot decided to abort the departure, maybe due to frost on wings. The ski equipped airplane then struck rocks and cartwheeled. The pilot C. H. Brown, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Tom River

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Boreal Airways
Registration:
CF-GOP
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
N29-48
YOM:
1951
Location:
Tom River
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Tom River, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, struck the bank and crashed. All four occupants were injured, two of them seriously.

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 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.
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