Winnipeg – Regina – Vancouver
Flight / Schedule
Winnipeg – Regina – Vancouver
Aircraft
Lockheed 14 Super ElectraRegistration
CF-TCL
MSN
1475
Year of Manufacture
1938
Operator
Trans-Canada Air Lines - TCALDate
November 18, 1938 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Postal (mail)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Regina Saskatchewan
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
50.4480°, -104.6159°
Narrative Report
On November 18, 1938 at 12:00 AM, Winnipeg – Regina – Vancouver experienced a crash involving Lockheed 14 Super Electra, operated by Trans-Canada Air Lines - TCAL, with the event recorded near Regina Saskatchewan.
The flight was categorized as postal (mail) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after take off from Regina Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both pilots were killed. They were performing a mail flight from Winnipeg to Vancouver with an intermediate stop in Regina.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-TCL, MSN 1475, year of manufacture 1938.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 50.4480°, -104.6159°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after take off from Regina Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both pilots were killed. They were performing a mail flight from Winnipeg to Vancouver with an intermediate stop in Regina.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Winnipeg – Regina – Vancouver
Operator
Trans-Canada Air Lines - TCALFlight Type
Postal (mail)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
