CF-DJC

Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on the north shore of the Great Slave Lake. All three occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

CF-DJC

Registration

CF-DJC

MSN

FM.29

Date

January 22, 1949 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Crash Location

Yellowknife Northwest Territories

Region

North America • Canada

Coordinates

62.4528°, -114.4695°

Narrative Report

On January 22, 1949 at 12:00 AM, CF-DJC experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, operated by Yellowknife Airways, with the event recorded near Yellowknife Northwest Territories.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on the north shore of the Great Slave Lake. All three occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration CF-DJC, MSN FM.29.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 62.4528°, -114.4695°.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

1

Passengers

2

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on the north shore of the Great Slave Lake. All three occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

2

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 3

Operational Details

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

CF-DJC

MSN

FM.29