Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman on Nottingham Island
Date & Time:
Jan 15, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
CF-OBI
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Coral Harbour - Nottingham Island
MSN:
N29-3
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was on its way from Coral Harbour to Nottingham Island with three passengers and one pilot on board. While approaching Nottingham Island, weather conditions worsened and as the pilot was unable to locate the destination, he reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed. All four occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned in situ.
