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Aircraft crash in Manuan Lake during snowstorm (CF-ESB)

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On December 6, 1953, an Avro 652 Anson (registration CF-ESB) operated by Mannix was involved in an aviation accident near Manuan Lake, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into Manuan Lake while flying through a snowstorm. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Manuan Lake, Quebec, while operating in heavy snow conditions; all three people on board were successfully rescued.

What happened

During an flight through a severe snowstorm, a twin engine aircraft went down in the waters of Manuan Lake, located in Quebec. The incident occurred while the aircraft was navigating difficult weather conditions characterized by heavy snowfall.

Following the impact with the lake, emergency responders were able to locate the wreckage. All three occupants on board the aircraft were recovered from the site without loss of life.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in a snowstorm at the time of the accident.
  • The crash resulted in no fatalities among the crew and passengers.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed into Manuan Lake while flying through a snowstorm.

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