Yellowknife Airways
Safety profile and incident history for Yellowknife Airways.
Safety Score
9.8/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
5
Recent Incidents
February 6, 1951 2 Fatalities
Avro 652 Anson
Yellowknife Northwest Territories
Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered serious difficulties to gain height. It then hit a building and crashed. Both crew members who were performing an on-demand cargo flight were killed.
Noorduyn Norseman
Yellowknife Northwest Territories
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
January 22, 1949 3 Fatalities
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Yellowknife Northwest Territories
Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on the north shore of the Great Slave Lake. All three occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Canada
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Noorduyn Norseman1
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth1
Avro 652 Anson1