Canadian Airways

Stearman C-3

During the takeoff roll, the single engine aircraft hit an obstacle with one of its ski, went out of control and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Fairchild 71

On take off from Lost Bay, near Sioux Lookout, the single engine seaplane hit a tree trunk floating on water, overturned and sunk. No casualties.

Junkers W.34

Shortly after takeoff from Fort McMurray, while in initial climb, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area located some 5 miles south of Waterways. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot William Beaman Donoghue was killed.

Junkers W.34

While cruising at low altitude, the single engine aircraft hit trees and crashed. Occupant fate unknown.

Fokker Super Universal

En route, weather conditions worsened and the pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. In snow falls, the aircraft hit the ground, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. No casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Fairchild FC-2

While landing on the frozen Fish Lake (Lac Poisson), the single engine aircraft broke the ice and sunk. No casualties.

Fokker Universal

Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft swung due to strong winds. Left wing hit the icy ground and the aircraft crashed. No casualties.

Fairchild 71

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a snowy field located some five miles northwest of Sioux Lookout. No one was injured but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

Shortly after takeoff from Moncton Airport, while climbing, aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. All five occupants were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed by post crash fire. The reason for the occurrence is unknown but it seems one of the wing dropped shortly after rotation.

Fairchild 71

At liftoff, the airplane nosed down and crashed. There were no casualties.