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Crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Sheet Harbour while on a maritime patrol flight out from Shearwater AFB. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Grumman CS-2F-3 Tracker into the Sargasso Sea

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Grumman S-2 Tracker

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Registration:

1572

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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HMCS Bonaventure - HMCS Bonaventure

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DH71

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1966

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The aircraft was engaged in a maritime patrol flight over the Sargasso Sea and the crew was trying to get back to the HMCS Bonaventure when the crew encountered technical problems. By night, the captain elected to ditch the aircraft near the ship and all four crew members were quickly rescued while the airplane sank and was lost.

Crash of a Grumman CS-2F-3 Tracker into the Atlantic Ocean: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Grumman S-2 Tracker

Operator:

Registration:

1592

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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HMCS Bonaventure - HMCS Bonaventure

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DH91

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1966

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Crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from HMCS Bonaventure. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter into Memphrémagog Lake

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1968

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

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Registration:

3674

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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1953

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Crashed in unknown circumstances into Memphrémagog Lake. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed CC-130E Hercules in Trenton: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 27, 1967

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Operator:

Registration:

130309

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Trenton - Trenton

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4050

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1965

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The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Trenton Airport. Shortly after a night takeoff, while climbing, the four engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a field located 2,5 km from the airport. All six crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control caused by an elevator trim failure on takeoff

Crash of a Beechcraft 3NMT Expeditor in Portage la Prairie: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1967 at 0945 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft D18

Operator:

Registration:

1549

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Training

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Portage la Prairie - Portage la Prairie

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A-749

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1952

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The crew was completing a local training flight at Portage la Prairie Airport, practicing touch-and-go maneuvers. While flying in the vicinity of the airfield, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 3NMT Expeditor in Portage la Prairie

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1967

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft D18

Operator:

Registration:

2331

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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A-860

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1952

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. No casualties.

Crash of a Grumman CSR-110 Albatross near Hope Slide: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross

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Registration:

9302

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Comox - Williams Lake

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G-450

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The crew departed Comox Airbase on a training flight to Williams Lake. While cruising in limited visibility due to foggy conditions, the seaplane struck the slope of a mountain located about 10 miles east of Hope Slide. The aircraft was destroyed and while the f/o Bob Reid survived, all five other occupants were killed. More info on https://www.notaries.bc.ca/resources/scrivener/fall2004/walkdownthemountains-50.pdf
1st Lt Pete Semak, †
1st Lt Phil Montgomery, †
F/O Chris Cormier, †
F/O Bob Reid,
Lac Bob MacNaughton. †
Passenger:
James Braiden. †

Crash of a Lockheed CC-130B Hercules in North Battleford

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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10304

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Rivers - North Battleford

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3590

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1960

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On a flight from Rivers AFB, Manitoba, to North Battleford, a technical failure occurred on the front cargo door that detached in flight. The crew decided to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft eventually completed a belly landing in a field located near North Battleford, slid for several yards and came to rest. There were no injuries among the crew while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair. After the accident, the engine number one could not be stopped, probably after being hit by debris.