CF-GPA
Flight / Schedule
CF-GPA
Aircraft
Grumman G-73 MallardRegistration
CF-GPA
MSN
J-1
Year of Manufacture
1946
Operator
Canada VeneersDate
December 4, 1951 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Saint-John New Brunswick
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
45.2788°, -66.0585°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On December 4, 1951 at 12:00 AM, CF-GPA experienced a crash involving Grumman G-73 Mallard, operated by Canada Veneers, with the event recorded near Saint-John New Brunswick.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames. The occupant fate remains unknown but the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-GPA, MSN J-1, year of manufacture 1946.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 45.2788°, -66.0585°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames. The occupant fate remains unknown but the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Canada VeneersFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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