CF-HEI

On August 9, 1961 at 02:02 PM, CF-HEI experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Nordair, with the event recorded near Sarcpa Lake Nunavut.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

9 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 9 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: 7, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On approach to Sarcpa Lake, the twin engine aircraft was too low and struck the ground. The undercarriage were sheared off and the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. All nine occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CF-HEI, MSN 22419, year of manufacture 1945.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 68.5377°, -83.3572°.