Fort McMurray | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

On final approach to Fort Chipewayn Airport, the twin engine aircraft was unstable and rolling left and right. Upon landing, the right propeller struck the runway surface. The right engine partially torn off and the right wing was severely bent. The aircraft came to a halt few dozen metres further. All 14 occupants escaped uninjured.

Crash of a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air in Fort McMurray

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1986

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 200 Super King Air

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C-GKRL

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

BB-878

YOM:

1981

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While approaching Fort McMurray Airport, the twin engine airplane struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located 11 km southeast of the airfield. All four occupants were seriously injured.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 Marquise in Edmonton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1981 at 1805 LT

Type of aircraft:

Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise

Operator:

North American Road

Registration:

C-GLOW

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Yes

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City

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Fort McMurray – Edmonton

MSN:

624

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1974

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On final approach to Edmonton Airport runway 30, the airplane lost height and crashed on the roof of the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured. A day later, the pilot died from his injuries.

Probable cause:

It appears that both engines stopped on approach for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Fairchild F27F in Fort McMurray

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild F27

Operator:

Stanair

Registration:

CF-PAP

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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125

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1967

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The pilot attempted to land on a short and narrow runway, without being able to determine the wind direction and strength. The aircraft landed downwind at a higher than recommended speed, bounced and touched down 1900 feet past the threshold. Braking action and deceleration were not satisfactory and the pilot elected to overshoot. Takeoff power was applied, but the gear struck a snow bank at the end of the runway and the F27 continued into trees, coming to rest 1800 feet beyond the end of the runway.

Probable cause:

The pilot did not operate the aircraft according to the recommended limits and procedures; The operator did not provide adequate ground facilities; The operator provided incorrect information to the pilot by approving an inadequate landing area.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK near Fort McMurray

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1957 at 1352 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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CF-DGJ

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Edmonton – Fort Smith – Yellowknife – Port Radium

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14009/25454

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1944

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The aircraft departed Edmonton at 1137LT on a flight to Port Radium, NWT, with refuelling stops at Fort Smith and Yellowknife, NWT. The aircraft climbed to 9,000 feet on a direct route to Fort Smith. Between Edmonton and Fort McMurray, it encountered light rime ice which was easily disposed of by the deicing equipment. At approximately 1320LT, the aircraft was abeam Fort McMurray and encountered freezing rain about five minutes later. The course was altered for Embarras with the intention of joining the airway and following it as far as Fort Smith. The build-up of ice was very rapid at this time and could not be overcome by the deicing equipment. The crew requested permission to descend to 7,000 feet and during the descent additional ice was picked up. The aircraft could not maintain height at 7,000 feet and went down to 5,000 feet, still running through rain squalls. Throttle and propeller settings were for 40" and 2 500 rpm respectively. Further altitude was lost and at about 4,500 feet, severe turbulence was encountered. This together with the accumulation of ice, caused a further loss of height, and the aircraft collided with trees. The pilot closed the throttles and at 1352LT and carried out a forced landing. Both pilots suffered serious injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The aircraft continued its flight into an area of freezing precipitation until the accumulation of ice and severe turbulence resulted in partial loss of control during which the aircraft struck trees. The type of weather encountered was more severe than had been forecast, which was considered as a contributing factor.

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Crash of a Junkers W.34fi near Waterways: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1940

Type of aircraft:

Junkers W.34

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Registration:

CF-ARI

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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2732

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1933

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Shortly after takeoff from Fort McMurray, while climbing, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area located some 5 miles south of Waterways. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot William Beaman Donoghue was seriously injured. He died few hours later from injuries sustained.

Probable cause:

Engine failure after takeoff.