Aircraft crash during landing at Desolation Lake

No fatalities • Desolation Lake, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Desolation Lake during heavy snowfall, resulting in injuries to both occupants.

What happened

During an approach to Desolation Lake, a twin engine aircraft encountered active snowfall. While performing the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft impacted the ground, resulting in a crash. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, leading the aircraft to be declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The accident occurred amidst snow falls during the landing sequence.
  • There were 2 injuries recorded among the occupants of the aircraft.
  • The primary contributing factor was the adverse weather conditions present at the time of the landing attempt.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by landing in heavy snowfall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-06-14 Avro 652 Anson accident near Desolation Lake, Canada?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Desolation Lake during heavy snowfall, resulting in injuries to both occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-06-14 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-06-14 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration CF-GRU, operated by Austin Airways, at Desolation Lake, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crash was caused by landing in heavy snowfall.

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