Yellowknife – Fort Rae – Martin Lake
Flight / Schedule
Yellowknife – Fort Rae – Martin Lake
Aircraft
Avro 652 AnsonRegistration
CF-EKJ
MSN
MDF-287
Operator
Yellowknife AirwaysDate
February 6, 1951 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Yellowknife Northwest Territories
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
62.4528°, -114.4695°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On February 6, 1951 at 12:00 AM, Yellowknife – Fort Rae – Martin Lake experienced a crash involving Avro 652 Anson, operated by Yellowknife Airways, with the event recorded near Yellowknife Northwest Territories.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 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: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered serious difficulties to gain height. It then hit a building and crashed. Both crew members who were performing an on-demand cargo flight were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-EKJ, MSN MDF-287.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 62.4528°, -114.4695°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered serious difficulties to gain height. It then hit a building and crashed. Both crew members who were performing an on-demand cargo flight were killed.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Yellowknife – Fort Rae – Martin Lake
Operator
Yellowknife AirwaysFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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