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Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Nunavut: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-GJL
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
McConnell River – Arviat
MSN:
838
YOM:
1945
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in flames in an uninhabited area while en route from McConnell River to Arviat (Eskimo Point). The pilot and a passenger were killed while both other occupants were rescued.