G-CAWB
Flight / Schedule
G-CAWB
Aircraft
Fokker UniversalRegistration
G-CAWB
MSN
815
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
Canadian AirwaysDate
March 21, 1937 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
Takla Landing British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
55.4756°, -125.9564°
Crash Cause
Weather
Narrative Report
On March 21, 1937 at 12:00 AM, G-CAWB experienced a crash involving Fokker Universal, operated by Canadian Airways, with the event recorded near Takla Landing British Columbia.
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.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is weather. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft swung due to strong winds. Left wing hit the icy ground and the aircraft crashed. No casualties.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-CAWB, MSN 815, year of manufacture 1929.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 55.4756°, -125.9564°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft swung due to strong winds. Left wing hit the icy ground and the aircraft crashed. No casualties.
Cause: Weather
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Canadian AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada