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Crash of a Cessna 402 in North Bay: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 28, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
C-FAUK
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to North Bay Airport by night, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located 1,6 km short of runway. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman IV into Witchai Lake: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 16, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
C-FISM
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
269
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Witchai Lake, the pilot initiated a turn to the left when the single engine airplane stalled, struck the water surface and crashed into the lake. The pilot was rescued while the passenger drowned.
Crash of a Dornier DO.28B-1 in Edson: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 27, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
C-FAFB
Survivors:
No
MSN:
3063
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. All four occupants were killed.
Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 520 near Cheshire: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 22, 1977 at 2008 LT
Operator:
Registration:
C-GHUN
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Portland - Sacramento
MSN:
520-72
YOM:
1953
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a flight from Portland from Sacramento in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine airplane suffered an airframe failure. It entered a dive and crashed in a field located near Cheshire, northwest of Eugene. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Airframe failure in flight and uncontrolled descent following improper in-flight decisions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Airframe ice,
- Improperly loaded aircraft, W&B and CofG,
- Separation in flight,
- Visibility less than two miles,
- Approximately 790 lbs over may gross weight at takeoff,
- Aircraft not equipped with anti-icing/deicing equipment.
- Exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Airframe ice,
- Improperly loaded aircraft, W&B and CofG,
- Separation in flight,
- Visibility less than two miles,
- Approximately 790 lbs over may gross weight at takeoff,
- Aircraft not equipped with anti-icing/deicing equipment.
Final Report:
Crash of a Dornier DO.28B-1 in Isachsen
Date & Time:
Jun 18, 1971
Operator:
Registration:
CF-SPL
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
3072
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. No casualties.
Crash of a Dornier DO.28A-1S in Charlie Lake
Date & Time:
Jun 15, 1971
Operator:
Registration:
CF-PIY
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Charlie Lake - Redfern Lake
MSN:
3039
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Charlie Lake, the seaplane hit obstacles and crashed. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
