G-CAFU
Flight / Schedule
G-CAFU
Aircraft
Fokker UniversalRegistration
G-CAFU
MSN
404
Year of Manufacture
1926
Operator
United Air TransportDate
December 17, 1939 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Fort Saint John British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
56.2476°, -120.8394°
Narrative Report
On December 17, 1939 at 12:00 AM, G-CAFU experienced a crash involving Fokker Universal, operated by United Air Transport, with the event recorded near Fort Saint John British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after take off from Fort Saint John-Charly Lake, while on initial climb, the pilot initiated a turn when the seaplane stalled and crashed. The aircraft was lost and the pilot was injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-CAFU, MSN 404, year of manufacture 1926.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 56.2476°, -120.8394°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after take off from Fort Saint John-Charly Lake, while on initial climb, the pilot initiated a turn when the seaplane stalled and crashed. The aircraft was lost and the pilot was injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Operator
United Air TransportFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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