Central Mountain Air

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

After takeoff from Bronson Creek, while climbing to a height of 800 feet, the crew initiate a left turn when the left wing rolled to an angle of 30°. The aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was carrying a load of gold.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Sturdee Valley to Smithers on behalf of a mine company. While flying at low height above Thutade Lake in poor weather conditions, a wing struck the iced surface of the lake and the aircraft crashed. A passenger was rescued while six other occupants were killed. It is understood that the crew was flying under VFR mode in heavy snow conditions when the accident occurred.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

On final approach to Bronson Creek Airport, the right engine caught fire. The crew reduced his altitude and completed an emergency landing in an open field. After touchdown, the aircraft slid for few dozen meters and eventually came to rest, bursting into flames. Both pilots evacuated safely.