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While taking off from the Severn River near Washago, a wing dug, causing the aircraft to overturn and to crash. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth in McGregor Bay

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1948

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth

Operator:

Great Northern Skyways

Registration:

CF-DIS

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FM.19

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from McGregor Bay following an engine failure. The aircraft was written off and the pilot was injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in Kwagama Lake

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1947

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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Registration:

G-CAOZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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505

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1928

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Shortly after takeoff from Kwagama Lake, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft encountered downdraft, stalled and crashed into the lake. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

Caught by downdraft.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Grey Trout Lake

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Noorduyn Norseman

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Registration:

CF-DRR

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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840

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1945

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Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Grey Trout Lake, Ontario. All occupants survived while the aircraft owned by J. A. Mathieu was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Poshkakagan Lake

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Noorduyn Norseman

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Registration:

CF-OBP

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Plain, Valley

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N29-33

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1947

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On final approach to Poshkakagan Lake, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed on the shore. All four occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

Engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth in Cirrus Lake

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1947

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth

Operator:

Pays Plat Outfitters

Registration:

CF-BNX

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FM.15

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Shortly after takeoff from Cirrus Lake, while climbing, the single engine aircraft hit trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Windsor: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

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Registration:

44-87142

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Military

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

8401

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1945

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While approaching the Selfridge Air National Guard Base from the south, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances two miles south of Windsor, Ontario. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman IV in Wendigo Lake

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Noorduyn Norseman

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Registration:

CF-CPP

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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436

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1944

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Crashed on landing in Wendigo Lake. No casualties.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Russell Landing

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1946

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Rocky Point Airways

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CF-CFR

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716

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1928

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The single engine aircraft was performing a cargo flight to Dorset with a pilot and one passenger on board. Enroute, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Russell Landing for unknown reason. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth in Kakagi Lake

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1946

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth

Operator:

Spinwood Sportland Airways

Registration:

CF-BNW

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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FM.14

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During the takeoff roll on Kakagi Lake, the pilot made a side slip into water to avoid a collision with a cliff. The aircraft came to rest in water and was damaged beyond repair while both occupants were unhurt.