Overview
Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21 was a scheduled domestic flight operating on July 8, 1965. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-6B, crashed near 100 Mile House, British Columbia, following an in-flight explosion. All 52 persons on board were killed.
Flight Route
The flight was scheduled from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Whitehorse, Yukon, with intermediate stops at Prince George, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, and Watson Lake. The accident occurred during the initial segment of the journey.
The Accident
While en route, an explosion occurred aboard the aircraft. The DC-6B subsequently crashed near 100 Mile House, British Columbia. The crash resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and fatalities to all 52 occupants.
Investigation and Findings
An inquest was conducted to determine the cause of the explosion. The inquest concluded that the explosion was the result of a bomb. Despite this determination, the perpetrator and the motive behind the bombing have not been identified. The case remains unsolved.