G-CATU

Shortly after takeoff from Kenogamissi Lake, the airplane impacted a tree, causing the left wing to be torn off. The aircraft descended to the ground and crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

G-CATU

Aircraft

Fairchild FC-2

Registration

G-CATU

MSN

CV-104

Year of Manufacture

1928

Date

February 19, 1933 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Crash Location

Kenogamissi Lake Ontario

Region

North America • Canada

Coordinates

48.0771°, -81.5411°

Narrative Report

On February 19, 1933 at 12:00 AM, G-CATU experienced a crash involving Fairchild FC-2, operated by Canadian Airways, with the event recorded near Kenogamissi Lake Ontario.

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 5 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: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from Kenogamissi Lake, the airplane impacted a tree, causing the left wing to be torn off. The aircraft descended to the ground and crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-CATU, MSN CV-104, year of manufacture 1928.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 48.0771°, -81.5411°.

Fatalities

Total

5

Crew

2

Passengers

3

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Kenogamissi Lake, the airplane impacted a tree, causing the left wing to be torn off. The aircraft descended to the ground and crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

3

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 5

Operational Details

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Fairchild FC-2

Registration

G-CATU

MSN

CV-104

Year of Manufacture

1928