World-Wide Airways

Curtiss C-46 Commando

After touchdown at Mackar Inlet (DEW Line site n° 28), the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a rocky area. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed past the runway end. The airplane was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Avro 683 Lancaster

The crew was completing a cargo flight from Seven Islands to Menihek Airport and the aircraft was carrying a load of 2,150 gallons of diesel, 300 gallons of petrol and 800 gallons of Avgas. The approach was performed in strong crosswinds and after touchdown on a gravel runway, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and eventually collided with rocks and came to rest in flames. Both pilots evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Noorduyn Norseman

Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Toro Lake, about 93 km west of Saint-Félicien. All five occupants were killed.