CF-BNW
Flight / Schedule
CF-BNW
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.83 Fox MothRegistration
CF-BNW
MSN
FM.14
Operator
Spinwood Sportland AirwaysDate
August 30, 1946 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Nestor Falls Ontario
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
49.1093°, -93.9252°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On August 30, 1946 at 12:00 AM, CF-BNW experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, operated by Spinwood Sportland Airways, with the event recorded near Nestor Falls Ontario.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 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: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. During the takeoff roll on Kakagi Lake, the pilot made a side slip into water to avoid a collision with a cliff. The aircraft came to rest in water and was damaged beyond repair while both occupants were unhurt.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-BNW, MSN FM.14.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.1093°, -93.9252°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll on Kakagi Lake, the pilot made a side slip into water to avoid a collision with a cliff. The aircraft came to rest in water and was damaged beyond repair while both occupants were unhurt.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Spinwood Sportland AirwaysFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada