Country
Canada
Operator Image

Crash of a Stearman C-3B in Rivière-du-Loup

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Stearman C-3
Operator:
Registration:
G-CARR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
134
YOM:
1928
Location:
Rivière-du-Loup
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the single engine aircraft hit an obstacle with one of its ski, went out of control and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fairchild Super 71 in Lost Bay

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild 71
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AUJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
50
YOM:
1935
Location:
Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from the Lost Bay, near Sioux Lookout, the single engine floatplane collided with a tree trunk floating on water, overturned and sank. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Collision with a tree trunk upon takeoff.

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

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
CF-ARI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2732
YOM:
1933
Location:
Fort McMurray
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
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.

Crash of a Junkers W.34 in Gold Pines

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AQV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2710
YOM:
1931
Location:
Gold Pines
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising at low altitude in poor weather conditions, the float plane clipped trees and crashed. All four occupants were injured.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Disappointment Inlet

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Super Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CASQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
824
YOM:
1929
Location:
Disappointment Inlet
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, weather conditions worsened and the pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. In snow falls, the aircraft hit the ground, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in Fish Lake

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild FC-2
Operator:
Registration:
G-CANB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
62
YOM:
1928
Location:
Fish Lake
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing on the iced Fish Lake, the single engine aircraft went through the ice and sank. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Takla Landing

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAWB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
815
YOM:
1929
Location:
Takla Landing
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff, the aircraft rolled left and right due to strong winds. This caused the left wing to struck the icy ground and the aircraft to crash along the runway edge. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to strong winds at takeoff.

Crash of a Fairchild 71 near Sioux Lookout

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild 71
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AAT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
610
YOM:
1929
Location:
Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a snow covered field located 8 km northwest of Sioux Lookout. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Moncton

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AEO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
6279
YOM:
1935
Location:
Moncton
New Brunswick
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Moncton Airport, while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All five occupants were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. The reason for the occurrence remains unknown but it seems that one of the wings dropped shortly after rotation.

Crash of a Fairchild 71 in Chapleau

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild 71
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AAK
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
613
YOM:
1929
Location:
Chapleau
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the airplane nosed down and crashed. There were no casualties.
Subscribe to Canadian Airways