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Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman near Pickle Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1963 at 1215 LT
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BHW
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pickle Lake – Round Lake – Bearskin Lake – Big Trout Lake – Big Beaver House
MSN:
N29-11
YOM:
1945
Location:
Pickle Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2886
Captain / Total hours on type:
1277.00
Circumstances:
The aircraft took off from Pickle Lake, Ontario on a flight to Round Lake, Bearskin Lake, Big Trout Lake and Big Beaver House. The type of flight and time of departure were not stated in the report. The aircraft did not arrive at any of the intermediate points nor at its destination. Nothing further was heard or seen of it until it was found on 30 May 1963 approximately 73 miles northwest of Pickle Lake (52° 24'N - 90°54'W). The investigation showed that break up of the left wing had occurred in flight prior to impact. The time of the accident was calculated to be 1215LT. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The accident was attributed to fatigue failure of the front eyebolt on the left wing strut.
Final Report:

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Sandy Lake: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BHX
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
N29-12
YOM:
1945
Location:
Sandy Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sandy Lake, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed. It was reported that a non-authorized person was sitting in the left seat in the cockpit at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Coral Harbour

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CF-TET
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13393
YOM:
1944
Location:
Coral Harbour
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing at Coral Harbour Airport for unknown reason. Both crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman near Chesterfield Inlet

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1958 at 1505 LT
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BSL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rankin Inlet – Chesterfield Inlet
MSN:
N29-28
YOM:
1946
Location:
Chesterfield Inlet
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Rankin Inlet at 1440LT on a non-scheduled flight to Chesterfield Inlet with a pilot, three passengers and freight on board. At 1455LT low clouds and airframe icing were encountered. The pilot altered the aircraft's heading toward the coastline of Hudson Bay and when over the coastline, turned left in an attempt to reach Chesterfleld Inlet. However, the pilot decided to land the aircraft at the first opportunity and, at about 1505LT, struck the snow-covered ground in whiteout conditions. The wreckage was found by an RCMP constable on his annual patrol about 30 minutes after the accident occurred. The aircraft was demolished and the four occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued VFR flight into unfavorable weather conditions and attempting to land, collided with the ground.
Final Report:

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Bowden Lake

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
CF-CPN
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
255
YOM:
1943
Location:
Bowden Lake
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Bowden Lake, near Wabowden, Manitoba. Occupant's fate remains unknown.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 near Rankin Inlet

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
CF-HIQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rankin Inlet – Churchill
MSN:
SET18
YOM:
1946
Location:
Rankin Inlet
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Rankin Inlet, the crew encountered technical problems and decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed on the coast of the Hudson Bay, about 33 km south of Rankin Inlet. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Hall Beach

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
CF-HFQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
SET16
YOM:
1946
Location:
Hall Beach (Sanirajak)
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the captain decided to abandon the departure and started an emergency braking procedure for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the four engine aircraft overran, lost its right main gear and came to rest. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CF-HZL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
22394
YOM:
1945
Location:
Coral Harbour
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Bristol 170 Freighter 31 in the Hudson Bay

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 170 Freighter
Operator:
Registration:
CF-TFY
Flight Phase:
Parking
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
13138
YOM:
1953
Location:
Hudson Bay
All Canada
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was unloading the aircraft when both main gears went through the ice. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned.
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