C-FAFB

Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. All four occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

C-FAFB

Registration

C-FAFB

MSN

3063

Date

February 27, 1978 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

C-FAFB

MSN

3063