Accident Overview
On 22 July 1962, Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 301, a scheduled passenger flight from Honolulu, Hawaii to Nadi, Fiji, experienced engine problems shortly after departure from Honolulu International Airport. The aircraft, a Bristol Britannia 314 four-engine turboprop registered CF-CZB, was operated by Canadian Pacific Air Lines. The crew attempted to return and land on three engines, but during the approach they initiated a go-around. The maneuver resulted in the aircraft crashing on the airfield. Twenty-seven of the 40 people on board were killed. The accident remains the deadliest civil air carrier accident in Hawaii's history.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Bristol Britannia 314, a four-engine turboprop airliner. It was registered as CF-CZB and operated by Canadian Pacific Air Lines. The flight was scheduled to depart from Honolulu, Hawaii and arrive in Nadi, Fiji. No additional details about the aircraft's crew, passengers, or cargo were provided in the source.
Sequence of Events
After departing from Honolulu International Airport, the flight encountered engine problems. The crew decided to return to the airport and attempted to land using three of the four engines. While executing the landing approach, the crew initiated a go-around. During this go-around, the aircraft crashed on the airfield. The source does not specify the nature of the engine problems, the duration of the flight, or whether air traffic control was involved.
Casualties and Aftermath
The crash resulted in 27 fatalities among the 40 individuals on board. No information was provided regarding injuries or the condition of survivors. The accident was reported as the worst civil air carrier accident in Hawaii's history at the time.
Investigation
The source does not identify the investigating authority or provide any analysis of probable causes. No findings or recommendations were stated.