CF-IRI

On May 25, 1966 at 12:00 AM, CF-IRI experienced a crash involving Noorduyn Norseman, operated by Canadian Voyageur Airlines, with the event recorded near Pekogaming Lake Ontario.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 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: 5, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shorty after takeoff from Pekogaming Lake, while climbing, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled, hit trees and crashed in a dense wooded area. All six occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration CF-IRI, MSN 672, year of manufacture 1944.