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Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Churchill

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
C-GYHT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
22375
YOM:
1945
Location:
Churchill
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Churchill Airport, the crew encountered engine problems. The oil pressure dropped on the left engine while the oil temperature increased. The crew elected to return but was eventually forced to attempt an emergency landing in a rocky area located about one km short of runway 15. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while both occupants escaped with minor injuries. It was later reported that the total weight of the aircraft was well above the max gross weight at takeoff.

Crash of a Bristol 170 Freighter 31E in Rankin Inlet: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 31, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 170 Freighter
Operator:
Registration:
CF-QWJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Thompson - Rankin Inlet
MSN:
13078
YOM:
1951
Location:
Rankin Inlet
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to Rankin Inlet, while completing a cargo flight from Thompson, the airplane went out of control and crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on final caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter in The Pas

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1968
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
CF-XJM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
29
YOM:
1953
Location:
The Pas
Manitoba
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, a fire erupted on board and the pilot reduced his altitude to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed near The Pas and was destroyed by a post crash fire. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman at The Pas

Date & Time: May 10, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-GUQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
300
YOM:
1944
Location:
The Pas
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from The Pas, the single engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. All three passengers were quickly rescued while the pilot, Jack Lamb, was seriously burned.
Probable cause:
It is believed the aircraft was overloaded.
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