CF-HAF

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.

Flight / Schedule

CF-HAF

Registration

CF-HAF

MSN

161

Year of Manufacture

1943

Operator

Northern Wings

Date

August 30, 1957 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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 Wings

Flight Type

Ferry

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

CF-HAF

MSN

161

Year of Manufacture

1943