Transair Canada

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Suffered an accident somewhere in Canada. No casualties.

Noorduyn Norseman

The aircraft took off from Pickle Lake, Ontario on a flight to Round Lake, Bearskin Lake, Big Trout Lake and Big Beaver House. The type of flight and time of departure were not stated in the report. The aircraft did not arrive at any of the intermediate points nor at its destination. Nothing further was heard or seen of it until it was found on 30 May 1963 approximately 73 miles northwest of Pickle Lake (52° 24'N - 90°54'W). The investigation showed that break up of the left wing had occurred in flight prior to impact. The time of the accident was calculated to be 1215LT. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

Noorduyn Norseman

Shortly after takeoff from Sandy Lake, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed. It was reported that a non-authorized person was sitting in the left seat in the cockpit at the time of the accident.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed on landing at Coral Harbour Airport for unknown reason. Both crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Noorduyn Norseman

The aircraft departed Rankin Inlet at 1440LT on a non-scheduled flight to Chesterfield Inlet with a pilot, three passengers and freight on board. At 1455LT low clouds and airframe icing were encountered. The pilot altered the aircraft's heading toward the coastline of Hudson Bay and when over the coastline, turned left in an attempt to reach Chesterfleld Inlet. However, the pilot decided to land the aircraft at the first opportunity and, at about 1505LT, struck the snow-covered ground in whiteout conditions. The wreckage was found by an RCMP constable on his annual patrol about 30 minutes after the accident occurred. The aircraft was demolished and the four occupants were seriously injured.

Noorduyn Norseman

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Bowden Lake, near Wabowden, Manitoba. Occupant's fate remains unknown.

Avro 685 York

Few minutes after takeoff from Rankin Inlet, the crew encountered technical problems and decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed on the coast of the Hudson Bay, about 33 km south of Rankin Inlet. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Avro 685 York

During the takeoff roll, the captain decided to abandon the departure and started an emergency braking procedure for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the four engine aircraft overran, lost its right main gear and came to rest. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate remains unknown.

Bristol 170 Freighter

The crew was unloading the aircraft when both main gears went through the ice. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

After touchdown at Hall Beach Airport, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.