CF-HCG

On July 29, 1953 at 12:00 AM, CF-HCG experienced a crash involving Noorduyn Norseman, operated by Arctic Wings, with the event recorded near Kaminuriak Lake Nunavut.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The engine failed in flight and oil spilled on the windscreen. The pilot reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing near Kaminuriak Lake. On touchdown, the single engine airplane hit rocks and came to rest. All five occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CF-HCG, MSN 245, year of manufacture 1943.