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Crash of a Douglas R4D-3 in Port Hardy: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1957 at 1420 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-EPI
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Port Hardy – Vancouver
MSN:
7408
YOM:
1942
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
At approximately 1411LT the aircraft departed Port Hardy on a scheduled flight to Vancouver with a crew of three and fifteen passengers on board. Five minutes after takeoff the pilot informed the control tower that he was returning because of elevator control trouble. The aircraft made a long final approach to runway 15 and at 1420LT touched the runway and bounced. At this point, the aircraft was observed to make an exceptionally sharp climb and it appeared that full power was applied. However, at the top of this steep climb, the aircraft stalled and fell to the ground in a nose-down attitude, the right wing striking first, and burst into flames almost instantly. The stewardess and three passengers were the only survivors.
Probable cause:
Because of a partially locked elevator, control of the aircraft was lost during an attempt to land.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson V in Halfmoon Bay: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-FGM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Vancouver – Comox
MSN:
MDF-248
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 1,800 feet, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located in Halfmoon Bay. The wreckage was spotted by the crew of a RCAF helicopter three days later. A day later, on December 9, rescuers arrived on site. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso near Nanaimo: 23 killed

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1951 at 1855 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CF-FOQ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Kildala – Vancouver
MSN:
CV-395
YOM:
1941
Flight number:
QCA102
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
The aircraft left Kildala at 1532 bound for Vancouver carrying twenty passengers and a crew of three. At 1733 the aircraft reported over Sullivan Bay and gave its ETA Vancouver as 1840. At 1825 the ETA Vancouver was revised to 1903 on account of strong southeast winds. The next and last radio transmission received was at 1848 when the aircraft reported it was 20 miles west of Vancouver at 2,000 feet and requested clearance to the tower frequency. At approximately 1855 hours the aircraft crashed into Mount Benson. All occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The probable cause of this accident was the continuance of the flight VFR at night under conditions of restricted visibility. Whilst it cannot be determined conclusively, it is probable that through a navigation error the pilot mistook Nanaimo for Vancouver. This may have been precipitated by inadequate pre-flight preparation in that the latest Meteorological Information was not obtained by the pilot before taking off on the south bound flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Garibaldi Lake

Date & Time: Sep 9, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-GPK
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
402
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Garibaldi Lake. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Elk Bay

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CRS
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
053
YOM:
1941
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the visibility became very poor due to smoke coming from a forest fire. Approaching Elk Bay, the pilot decided to reduce his altitude and attempted to land when the single engine airplane hit the water surface, cartwheeled and sank. While all eight occupants were able to reach the shore and were unarmed, the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman off Vancouver Island: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-GRQ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Zeballos – Tofino
MSN:
328
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
On a flight from Zeballos to Tofino, the single engine aircraft disappeared. As it failed to arrive, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the seven occupants was found. It is believed the aircraft may have crash into the sea off the Vancouver Island.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers Stranraer in Belize Inlet: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BYJ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
CV205
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both crew members.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers Stranraer off Vancouver Island

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BYI
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
CV184
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Caught fire and sank off Vancouver Island enroute to Forward Harbour. After it went to a halt, all four occupants were able to evacuate.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers Stranraer into the Chatham Sound: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BYL
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Stewart – Prince Rupert
MSN:
CV186
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
On approach to Prince Rupert, the crew encountered poor visibility with fog and lost control of the aircraft that crashed into the Chatham Sound. The aircraft christened 'Skeena Queen' was lost and all seven occupants were killed.