Sudbury – Indian Lake
Flight / Schedule
Sudbury – Indian Lake
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.83 Fox MothRegistration
CF-DJE
MSN
FM.31
Operator
Sudbury AirwaysDate
February 8, 1949 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Indian Lake Ontario
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
49.7365°, -87.3648°
Narrative Report
On February 8, 1949 at 12:00 AM, Sudbury – Indian Lake experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, operated by Sudbury Airways, with the event recorded near Indian Lake Ontario.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
On approach to Indian Lake, south Ontario, the single engine aircraft crashed on the icy lake, killing both passengers and injuring the pilot.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-DJE, MSN FM.31.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.7365°, -87.3648°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
0
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to Indian Lake, south Ontario, the single engine aircraft crashed on the icy lake, killing both passengers and injuring the pilot.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
66.7%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Sudbury – Indian Lake
Operator
Sudbury AirwaysFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada