3689
Flight / Schedule
3689
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-3 OtterRegistration
3689
MSN
56
Year of Manufacture
1954
Operator
Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAFDate
May 2, 1971 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Gagetown New Brunswick
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
45.8351°, -66.1861°
Narrative Report
On May 2, 1971 at 12:00 AM, 3689 experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, with the event recorded near Gagetown New Brunswick.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 16.7%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed for unknown reason shortly after takeoff from Gagetown Helipad. A passenger, Lt Ronald Edward Ehrne was killed while five other occupants were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 3689, MSN 56, year of manufacture 1954.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 45.8351°, -66.1861°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
0
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed for unknown reason shortly after takeoff from Gagetown Helipad. A passenger, Lt Ronald Edward Ehrne was killed while five other occupants were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
16.7%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Operator
Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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