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Fatal aircraft accident at Snow Lake Airstrip (C-FPCK)

Snow Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 25, 1977, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration C-FPCK) operated by Marvin Chrapun was involved in an aviation accident near Snow Lake, Canada during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft went out of control during the landing sequence, leading to a rollover and subsequent fire. 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
Aircraft registered C-FPCK
Aircraft registered C-FPCK. Photo: Shawn from Airdrie, Canada / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine aircraft crashed and overturned during landing at Snow Lake Airstrip, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During the landing phase of flight at Snow Lake Airstrip, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. Following the loss of directional stability, the aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest in an inverted position.

Immediately following the impact, a fire broke out within the wreckage. The intensity of the post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, sustained fatal injuries during the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft ended its flight in an upside-down position.
  • A post crash fire was the primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft went out of control during the landing sequence, leading to a rollover and subsequent fire.

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