No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Runway Excursion at Ottawa Airport (CF-DTO)

Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 15, 1948, an Avro 652 Anson (registration CF-DTO) operated by Canadian Government was involved in an aviation accident near Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft operated for the Canadian Department of Transport veered off the runway during landing in Ottawa, resulting in total loss with no injuries.

What happened

During the final approach and touchdown phase at Ottawa Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The airframe deviated from the paved surface, veering off the runway. As it left the designated landing area, the undercarriage was lost, and the machine eventually came to rest in the surrounding terrain.

The incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries among those on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the excursion rendered the aircraft beyond economic repair, leading to its total loss. The flight was being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Department of Transport.