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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-40-DL in Bronson Creek: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 14, 1993 at 0830 LT
Operator:
Registration:
C-FAAM
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bronson Creek - Wrangell
MSN:
9862
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Bronson Creek, while climbing to a height of 800 feet, the crew initiate a left turn when the left wing rolled to an angle of 30°. The aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was carrying a load of gold.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the aircraft stalled because its speed was too low while completing a turn to the left.
Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK in Thutade Lake: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 4, 1991 at 1340 LT
Operator:
Registration:
C-FQNF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sturdee Valley – Smithers
MSN:
15198/26643
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Sturdee Valley to Smithers on behalf of a mine company. While flying at low height above Thutade Lake in poor weather conditions, a wing struck the iced surface of the lake and the aircraft crashed. A passenger was rescued while six other occupants were killed. It is understood that the crew was flying under VFR mode in heavy snow conditions when the accident occurred.
Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Bronson Creek
Date & Time:
May 21, 1989 at 1350 LT
Operator:
Registration:
C-GWYX
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Wrangell - Bronson Creek
MSN:
13343
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Bronson Creek Airport, the right engine caught fire. The crew reduced his altitude and completed an emergency landing in an open field. After touchdown, the aircraft slid for few dozen meters and eventually came to rest, bursting into flames. Both pilots evacuated safely.
Probable cause:
Engine fire on approach for unknown reasons.
