CF-GPM
Flight / Schedule
CF-GPM
Aircraft
Noorduyn NorsemanRegistration
CF-GPM
MSN
162
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
Eastern Provincial Airways - EPADate
February 4, 1955 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Saint Anthony Newfoundland & Labrador
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
51.3490°, -55.6098°
Narrative Report
On February 4, 1955 at 12:00 AM, CF-GPM experienced a crash involving Noorduyn Norseman, operated by Eastern Provincial Airways - EPA, with the event recorded near Saint Anthony Newfoundland & Labrador.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
While taking off from the harbor of Saint Anthony, the single engine aircraft went through the ice and came to rest partially submerged. All occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-GPM, MSN 162, year of manufacture 1943.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.3490°, -55.6098°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While taking off from the harbor of Saint Anthony, the single engine aircraft went through the ice and came to rest partially submerged. All occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Eastern Provincial Airways - EPAFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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