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

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild FC-2
Operator:
Registration:
G-CATU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
CV-104
YOM:
1928
Location:
Kenogamissi Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Kenogamissi Lake, the airplane impacted a tree, causing the left wing to be torn off. The aircraft descended to the ground and crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fairchild FC-2W2 near Gronard Lake

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild FC-2
Operator:
Registration:
G-CATL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
511
YOM:
1928
Location:
Cameron Bay
Northwest Territories
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed 7 km south from Gronard Lake, near Cameron Bay, and destroyed by a post crash fire. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Mazenod Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Super Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CASL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
806
YOM:
1928
Location:
Mazenod Lake
Northwest Territories
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed 450 km northeast of Yellowknife. All three occupants, a pilot and two engineers, were killed. A memorial was erected on site in summer 2009.

Crash of a Junkers W.33fi in Kagianagami Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.33
Operator:
Registration:
CF-ASI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tashota - Kagianagami Lake
MSN:
2591
YOM:
1932
Location:
Kagianagami Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While approaching Kagianagami Lake in heavy snow falls, the airplane crashed and burned. The pilot Godfrey Webster Dean was killed.

Crash of a Stearman 4-EM Junior Speedmail in Dunnville

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Stearman 4
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AMC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
4017
YOM:
1930
Location:
Dunnville
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While performing a mail flight, the pilot encountered foggy conditions and was unable to locate his position. Due to fuel shortage, he eventually decided to abandon the aircraft and bailed out. The aircraft crashed in a field and was destroyed while the pilot was unhurt.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Peace River

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
425
YOM:
1928
Location:
Peace River
Alberta
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 icy Peace River, the aircraft went through the ice and sank. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Charron Lake

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAJD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
430
YOM:
1928
Location:
Charron Lake
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was carrying two crew members and supplies that should be delivered to prospectors based in Island Lake, MB. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy snow falls, and elected to make an emergency landing on the iced Charron Lake. Upon landing, the aircraft went through the ice and sank. Both occupants evacuated the area and walked for two weeks in hard conditions before arriving at Little Grand Rapids. The wreckage was raised during the Summer 2007 by the crew of a museum.

Crash of a Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing in Unionvale

Date & Time: May 13, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAWF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
16
YOM:
1929
Location:
Unionvale
Prince Edward Island
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Unionvale. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Elk Lake

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
427
YOM:
1928
Location:
Elk Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A fuel exhaustion forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for few dozen yards before crashing into a barn. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fairchild 71 near Greenville

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild 71
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AAX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Saint John – Montreal
MSN:
609
YOM:
1929
Location:
Greenville
Maine
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from St John to Montreal, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing in a field located six miles east from Greenville, Maine. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while both crew were able to walk away for few miles before finding help.
Crew:
'Babe' Woollett, pilot,
Al Parker, mechanic.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the engine failed in flight due to a technical problem with the fuel supply system.
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