CF-RZL
Flight / Schedule
CF-RZL
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2 BeaverRegistration
CF-RZL
MSN
1283
Year of Manufacture
1959
Operator
Private CanadianDate
September 22, 1969 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Moshabong Lake Ontario
Region
North America • Canada
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On September 22, 1969 at 12:00 AM, CF-RZL experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by Private Canadian, with the event recorded near Moshabong Lake Ontario.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. While descending to Moshabong Lake and completing a last turn, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed into the lake near the shore. Two passengers were killed while a third one and the pilot were seriously injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-RZL, MSN 1283, year of manufacture 1959.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
0
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
While descending to Moshabong Lake and completing a last turn, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed into the lake near the shore. Two passengers were killed while a third one and the pilot were seriously injured.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
50.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Operator
Private CanadianFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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