Fairchild FC-2

Landing (descent or approach)

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G-CANB

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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1928

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Upon landing on the iced Fish Lake, the single engine aircraft went through the ice and sank. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in La Ronge

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1937

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G-CARA

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Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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1928

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Shortly after takeoff from La Ronge, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following an engine failure. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2W2 in Ovalle: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1936

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Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Shortly after takeoff from Ovalle Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a ravine, bursting into flames. All five occupants were killed, among them the pilot Mario Meneses Rocco.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2W in Ål: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1935

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Norsk Lufttrafik

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LN-BAF

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Flight

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Private

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Plain, Valley

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Ål - Ål

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149

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1934

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The airplane was completing a local flight in the area of Ål. While cruising at a relative low altitude, the airplane was caught by downdrafts, lost height and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Crew:
Arthur Trysnes, pilot.
Passengers:
Hans Syvertsen,
Mr. & Mrs. Olaf Skrien.

Probable cause:

Loss of control due to downdrafts.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2W2 in Portezuelo

Date & Time: May 24, 1933

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Mountains

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Ovalle – Santiago

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1960

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En route from Ovalle to Santiago, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following an engine failure. The aircraft came to rest on a hilly terrain located near Portezuelo, bursting into flames. All five occupants evacuated with minor injuries and the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.
Crew:
Washington Silva Escobar.
Passengers:
Cornelio Saavedra,
Eduardo Alessandri,
Pablo Passalacqua,
Raúl Marin.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2W2 on Mt Pelado: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1933 at 1000 LT

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NC9723

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Flight

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Cargo

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Mountains

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Mendoza – Santiago de Chile

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527

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1929

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The single engine airplane departed Mendoza Airport at 0945LT on a cargo flight to Santiago de Chile. About 15 minutes later, the airplane impacted the slope of Mt Pelado located some 25 km northwest of Mendoza. The airplane was destroyed and both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Mr. McMillan,
Mr. Drymond.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in Kenogamissi Lake: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1933

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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G-CATU

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Takeoff (climb)

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