CF-HAF
Flight / Schedule
CF-HAF
Aircraft
Noorduyn NorsemanRegistration
CF-HAF
MSN
161
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
Northern WingsDate
August 30, 1957 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Rapid Lake Quebec
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
47.2550°, -76.7076°
Narrative Report
On August 30, 1957 at 12:00 AM, CF-HAF experienced a crash involving Noorduyn Norseman, operated by Northern Wings, with the event recorded near Rapid Lake Quebec.
The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Rapid Lake, QC, the single engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was returning to his base at the time of the accident.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-HAF, MSN 161, year of manufacture 1943.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 47.2550°, -76.7076°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Rapid Lake, QC, the single engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was returning to his base at the time of the accident.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Operator
Northern WingsFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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