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Crash of a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I in Calgary: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1969
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
Operator:
Registration:
CF-XEC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Calgary
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Six minutes after takeoff from Edmonton Airport, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure but preferred to continue rather than to return. Later into the flight, unable to maintain the prescribed altitude, the pilot elected to divert to Calgary Airport for a safe landing when on final, the airplane lost speed, stalled and crashed in a field. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure. Pilot failed to maintain flying speed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Moshabong Lake: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1969
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
CF-RZL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1283
YOM:
1959
Location:
Moshabong Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While descending to Moshabong Lake and completing a last turn, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed into the lake near the shore. Two passengers were killed while a third one and the pilot were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the takeoff was made with the aircraft slightly overloaded and with a non approved type wide transom aluminium boat strapped externally to the aircraft. On final to Moshabong Lake, control was lost due to strong gusty wind.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Brisco: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-NJJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
202
YOM:
1943
Location:
Brisco
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Brisco, while in initial climb, the pilot initiated a turn when control was lost. The airplane stalled and crashed in a field. The pilot was killed while three passengers were injured. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were good with a high OAT. The airplane was carrying boat equipment and its total weight was just within limits. The airplane was owned by Jim Lougheed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- The aircraft performances and capabilities were reduced due to the high OAT,
- The total weight was just within limits,
- The speed was too low during the last turn, causing the aircraft to stall,
- Presence of strong winds.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28B-1 in Lake Saint-Jean

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.28A/B
Operator:
Registration:
CF-WAL
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
3065
Location:
Lake Saint-Jean
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into Lake Saint-Jean. All three occupants were rescued while the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth at Mauser Lake

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1958
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BFI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
FM.1
YOM:
1945
Location:
Mauser Lake
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Owned by J. B. Lavoie, the aircraft was on its way to be delivered to its new owner. While taking off from Mauser Lake, south of Parent, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot was rescued while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth at Duck Lake

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1954
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BNP
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
FM.8
YOM:
1946
Location:
Kenora
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from Duck Lake in Kenora. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was the property of Robert R. Colley.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83C Fox Moth in Longueuil

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1954
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BNV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
FM.13
YOM:
1946
Location:
Montreal
Quebec
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height, the single engine hit trees and crashed in Longueuil, in the suburb of Montreal. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were injured. The airplane was owned by D. Pearson and W. Wilson.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Wolfe Island

Date & Time: Sep 24, 1948
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAOU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Hamilton - Wolfe Island
MSN:
400
YOM:
1927
Location:
Wolfe Island
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing off Wolfe Island, the single engine aircraft hit a stake in water and came to rest. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft owned by Donald Barnes was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Collision with stake on landing.
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