CF-MPE
Flight / Schedule
CF-MPE
Aircraft
Noorduyn NorsemanRegistration
CF-MPE
MSN
016
Year of Manufacture
1938
Operator
RCMP - GRC Air ServicesDate
October 30, 1939 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Sioux Lookout Ontario
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
50.1010°, -91.9152°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On October 30, 1939 at 12:00 AM, CF-MPE experienced a crash involving Noorduyn Norseman, operated by RCMP - GRC Air Services, with the event recorded near Sioux Lookout Ontario.
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) 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 technical failure. A gear failed on landing at Sioux Lookout. No casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-MPE, MSN 016, year of manufacture 1938.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 50.1010°, -91.9152°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
A gear failed on landing at Sioux Lookout. No casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
RCMP - GRC Air ServicesFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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