No fatalities

1957-01-08: Avro 685 York (CF-HIQ) — Transair Canada — Rankin Inlet, Canada

Rankin Inlet, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On January 8, 1957, an Avro 685 York (registration CF-HIQ) operated by Transair Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Rankin Inlet, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced mechanical failures shortly after departure, necessitating an emergency landing. 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.

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An aircraft experienced technical difficulties shortly after departing Rankin Inlet, resulting in a crash landing on the coast of Hudson Bay.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Rankin Inlet, the crew of the aircraft encountered mechanical issues during the initial stages of flight. In response to these technical complications, the crew initiated an emergency descent to attempt a landing.

The aircraft subsequently crash landed along the Hudson Bay coastline, situated approximately 33 km south of Rankin Inlet. Despite the impact, all three crew members were successfully rescued from the site. The aircraft, which sustained damage beyond repair, was located in the coastal region.

Findings

  • The incident was precipitated by technical problems encountered during the flight phase following takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced mechanical failures shortly after departure, necessitating an emergency landing.