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Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman at Campbell Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-FOJ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
N29-32
YOM:
1947
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Campbell Lake, while climbing, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area. The pilot and two passengers were killed while a third passenger was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb caused by the failure of the engine.