CF-IAX
Flight / Schedule
CF-IAX
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
CF-IAX
MSN
19499
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
Austin AirwaysDate
December 10, 1976 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Chisasibi Quebec
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
53.7935°, -78.9147°
Narrative Report
On December 10, 1976 at 12:00 AM, CF-IAX experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Austin Airways, with the event recorded near Chisasibi Quebec.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 8 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: 6, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all eight occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-IAX, MSN 19499, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 53.7935°, -78.9147°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all eight occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
8
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Operator
Austin AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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