No fatalities

Four-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway During Abandoned Takeoff (CF-HFQ)

Hall Beach (Sanirajak), CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On September 13, 1956, an Avro 685 York (registration CF-HFQ) operated by Transair Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Hall Beach (Sanirajak), Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft overran the runway after the captain initiated an emergency braking procedure for an unknown reason during the takeoff roll. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and all three crew members were uninjured.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll, the captain of a four-engine aircraft decided to abandon the departure and initiated an emergency braking procedure. The reason for this decision was not identified in the available information. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, resulting in an overrun. The aircraft lost its right main gear during the incident and eventually came to rest. All three crew members on board were uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sept 1956 Avro 685 York accident near Hall Beach (Sanirajak), Canada?

A four-engine aircraft overran the runway after the captain initiated an emergency braking procedure for an unknown reason during the takeoff roll. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and all three crew members were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sept 1956 Avro 685 York accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sept 1956 involved an Avro 685 York, registration CF-HFQ, operated by Transair Canada, at Hall Beach (Sanirajak), Canada.