G-CAGB
Flight / Schedule
G-CAGB
Aircraft
Canadian Vickers VedetteRegistration
G-CAGB
MSN
CV-54
Year of Manufacture
1927
Operator
Canadian VickersDate
June 9, 1927 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Lake La Pêche Quebec
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
45.6041°, -76.0512°
Narrative Report
On June 9, 1927 at 12:00 AM, G-CAGB experienced a crash involving Canadian Vickers Vedette, operated by Canadian Vickers, with the event recorded near Lake La Pêche Quebec.
The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was performing a test flight in the vicinity of lake La Pêche, Quebec. For unknown reasons, the hull ruptured upon landing on water. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, both crew members were seriously injured. Later, one of the survivors died from his injuries.
Aircraft reference details include registration G-CAGB, MSN CV-54, year of manufacture 1927.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 45.6041°, -76.0512°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was performing a test flight in the vicinity of lake La Pêche, Quebec. For unknown reasons, the hull ruptured upon landing on water. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, both crew members were seriously injured. Later, one of the survivors died from his injuries.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
50.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Canadian VickersFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
