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Emergency Landing in Hudson Bay After Takeoff from Rankin Inlet (CF-HIQ)

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. 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

Aircraft encountered technical problems shortly after takeoff from Rankin Inlet, leading to an emergency landing on the Hudson Bay coast. All three crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing from Rankin Inlet, the flight crew reported encountering technical problems. Due to the nature of the issues, the crew decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed on the coast of Hudson Bay, approximately 33 kilometers south of Rankin Inlet. All three crew members on board were successfully rescued. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and no probable cause was stated beyond the initial technical problems.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jan 1957 Avro 685 York accident near Rankin Inlet, Canada?

Aircraft encountered technical problems shortly after takeoff from Rankin Inlet, leading to an emergency landing on the Hudson Bay coast. All three crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jan 1957 Avro 685 York accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jan 1957 involved an Avro 685 York, registration CF-HIQ, operated by Transair Canada, at Rankin Inlet, Canada.

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