Arctic Wings

Noorduyn Norseman

The single engine aircraft was on its way from Coral Harbour to Nottingham Island with three passengers and one pilot on board. While approaching Nottingham Island, weather conditions worsened and as the pilot was unable to locate the destination, he reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed. All four occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned in situ.

Noorduyn Norseman

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.

Avro 685 York

While taking off from Hall Lake, the four engine aircraft hit a snow bank and came to rest, broken in two. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned in situ.

Noorduyn Norseman

The engine failed in flight and oil spilled on the windscreen. The pilot reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing near Kaminuriak Lake. On touchdown, the single engine airplane hit rocks and came to rest. All five occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.