G-CASJ
Flight / Schedule
G-CASJ
Aircraft
Fokker Super UniversalRegistration
G-CASJ
MSN
805
Year of Manufacture
1928
Operator
Western Canada AirwaysDate
July 13, 1929 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Cat Lake Ontario
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
51.7246°, -91.8260°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On July 13, 1929 at 12:00 AM, G-CASJ experienced a crash involving Fokker Super Universal, operated by Western Canada Airways, with the event recorded near Cat Lake Ontario.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 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: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. The pilot attempted an emergency landing following engine problems. The aircraft crashed in Cat Lake, some 100 miles north of Sioux Lookout. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-CASJ, MSN 805, year of manufacture 1928.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.7246°, -91.8260°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot attempted an emergency landing following engine problems. The aircraft crashed in Cat Lake, some 100 miles north of Sioux Lookout. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Western Canada AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
