On August 24, 1964, an Avro 652 Anson (registration CF-GML) operated by Spartan Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Whitehorse, Canada in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the unauthorized and reckless operation of a stolen aircraft. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An unauthorized flight involving a stolen aircraft resulted in a fatal crash near Whitehorse, Canada.
What happened
A fatal aviation accident occurred in the Yukon territory of Canada, specifically on the southwest side of the Yukon River valley just above Miles Canyon. The incident involved an aircraft that had been taken without permission by an aircraft maintenance engineer. Following the theft, the individual operated the plane solo without authorization. During the flight, which proceeded recklessly for a short distance along the river valley, the aircraft crashed.
Findings
The crash resulted in one fatality, involving the pilot.
The incident was precipitated by the unauthorized theft of the aircraft by an individual employed as an AME.
The flight was conducted in a reckless manner during the flight phase preceding the impact.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the unauthorized and reckless operation of a stolen aircraft.
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