Saskatchewan

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6450

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Rivers - Rivers

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Captain / Total flying hours:

575

Captain / Total hours on type:

90.00

Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane departed Rivers AFB on a navigation training exercise. While cruising at an altitude of 11,000 feet, the airplane flew into heavy rain and went into a spin. The pilot recovered control at low altitude but the airplane stalled and crashed in a field located near Kisbey. Two crew members were injured and three others escaped unhurt.
Crew:
Sgt C. K. Gilbert,
F/L R. D. Christie,
Sgt L. J. Skippen,
Sgt J. M. Fraser,
AC1 A. J. Wilson.

Probable cause:

Unauthorized pilot (officer) took over controls from the Sergaent Pilot (Captain) of the airplane. Sgt Gilbert should be absolved of the blame because he was under the impression that F/Lt Christie was a qualified pilot and as a F/Lt had more experience than himself.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I near Blaine Lake: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1941 at 0930 LT

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Registration:

7681

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1124

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1941

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24.00

Circumstances:

The crew departed Saskatoon in the morning for a training exercise. The pilot apparently encountered weather conditions of low ceiling and very limited visibility due to clouds and fog over high ground. In attempting to continue his cross-country flight he struck the top of a hill. The aircraft exploded and burned when it struck the ground, some 25 km northwest of Blaine Lake. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
LAC Ronald George Measor, pilot,
LAC William Stevens Morris, pilot.

Probable cause:

The pilot was low flying because of weather conditions and struck a hill at high speed. Controlled flight into terrain.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I in Saskatoon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1941 at 1515 LT

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Registration:

7700

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

MSN:

1143

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1941

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23.00

Circumstances:

The pilot departed Saskatoon Airport on a local solo training flight. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled, spun into ground and burned. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
LAC Henry Orville Richardson, pilot.

Probable cause:

Error of judgment on the part of the pilot. The pilot of the aircraft committed an error in judgment in that he attempted to turn the aircraft when flying at insufficient airspeed, and that he could have made a landing in the surrounding fields without attempting a turn back to the aerodrome.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane I near Saskatoon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1941 at 0215 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

7709

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

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1152

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1941

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The pilot was conducting a night training exercise at Saskatoon Airport. The aircraft burst into flames as the pilot circled to land after making frantic signals with identification lights as though in trouble. At about 500 feet, the aircraft caught on fire and dived straight into the ground. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Crew:
LAC George Edward Baker, pilot.

Probable cause:

The airplane caught fire in flight for undetermined reasons.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna Crane near Shellbrook: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1941 at 2200 LT

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7664

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Saskatoon - Prince Albert

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1107

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1941

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En route from Saskatoon to Prince Albert, while flying normally between 5,000 and 6,000 feet without any apparent attempt at recovery, the twin engine airplane dove straight to the ground and crashed 10 km south of Shellbrook. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Frederick Byron Ray, instructor,
LAC Jack Kugelmass, pilot.

Probable cause:

Structural failure in the air due to excessive strain. It is not known whether or not the strain was put on the aircraft intentionally.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna T-50 Bobcat in Vanscoy: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 25, 1941 at 0300 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

7715

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

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1158

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1941

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The pilot departed Saskatoon on a solo training flight. The engine failed at approximately 400-600 feet. As a result, all the lights failed. The aircraft then was on the downwind leg but not visible due to the very black night. The aircraft struck the ground at a 30° angle with the wheels retraced. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
LAC H. J. Rowe, pilot.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Cudworth: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1941 at 1030 LT

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6235

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

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33.00

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Circumstances:

The crew departed Saskatoon Airport on a cross country navigation exercise. The airplane went out of control and crashed six miles west of Cudworth, northeast of Saskatoon. Both pilots were killed.
Crew (4th SFTS):
LAC Alan Mitchell Randell, pilot,
LAC Donald Tweedie, pilot.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The plane crashed while attempting to land due to the failure of the starboard engine or was low flying and flew into the ground. The aircraft hit trees damaging the port wing and then flew for about a mile at approximately 100 feet above ground and crashed.

Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Saskatoon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1941 at 1400 LT

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Registration:

6103

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Saskatoon - Saskatoon

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The pilot was completing a solo training flight at Saskatoon Airport. While circling in the vicinity of the airport, the twin engine airplane collided with a second RCAF Avro Anson registered 6242 and also carrying one pilot. Both crew were completing a formation exercise when the collision occurred. Both aircraft dove into the ground and were destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Crew:
LAC G. D. Barrett, pilot.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. Most probably inexperienced pilots flew too close together in formation flying.

Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Saskatoon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1941 at 1400 LT

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Registration:

6242

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