C-FAFB
Flight / Schedule
C-FAFB
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28A/BRegistration
C-FAFB
MSN
3063
Operator
Private CanadianDate
February 27, 1978 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Edson Alberta
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
53.5860°, -116.4107°
Narrative Report
On February 27, 1978 at 12:00 AM, C-FAFB experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28A/B, operated by Private Canadian, with the event recorded near Edson Alberta.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. All four occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-FAFB, MSN 3063.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 53.5860°, -116.4107°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
2
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. All four occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Operator
Private CanadianFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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