Cargo Aircraft Crash into Sea After Takeoff from Frobisher Bay Airport (CF-FZU)

Incident Overview and Outcome A cargo aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing Frobisher Bay Airport. The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight. All three crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. The aircraft was operating a cargo flight at the time of the incident. No passenger fatalities were reported because the flight was dedicated to cargo operations. The crash resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and the loss of all crew members on board. The incident occurred in the immediate vicinity of the airport, shortly after the aircraft had rotated and entered its initial climb.