CF-HMZ
Flight / Schedule
CF-HMZ
Aircraft
Avro 685 YorkRegistration
CF-HMZ
MSN
MW147
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Associated AirwaysDate
April 11, 1955 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Yellowknife Northwest Territories
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
62.4528°, -114.4695°
Narrative Report
On April 11, 1955 at 12:00 AM, CF-HMZ experienced a crash involving Avro 685 York, operated by Associated Airways, with the event recorded near Yellowknife Northwest Territories.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife Airport, while climbing, the four engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a snow covered field. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-HMZ, MSN MW147, year of manufacture 1945.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 62.4528°, -114.4695°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife Airport, while climbing, the four engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a snow covered field. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Associated AirwaysFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada