C-GZBE
Flight / Schedule
C-GZBE
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2 BeaverRegistration
C-GZBE
MSN
1082
Year of Manufacture
1957
Operator
Athabaska AirwaysDate
March 11, 1980 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Buffalo Narrows Saskatchewan
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
55.8643°, -108.4828°
Narrative Report
On March 11, 1980 at 12:00 AM, C-GZBE experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by Athabaska Airways, with the event recorded near Buffalo Narrows Saskatchewan.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley 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: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
After takeoff, while climbing, the single engine airplane struck power cables and crashed. A passenger was killed while five other occupants were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-GZBE, MSN 1082, year of manufacture 1957.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 55.8643°, -108.4828°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
0
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff, while climbing, the single engine airplane struck power cables and crashed. A passenger was killed while five other occupants were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
5
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
16.7%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Operator
Athabaska AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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