Loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff due to the presence of water in the fuel supply system.
— NTSB Determination
The departure from Puvirnituq harbor was performed in foggy conditions. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot-in-command made a turn to the left when the left engine lost power. The seaplane lost height and crashed into the bay, few dozen yards off shore. All 12 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause (official findings): Loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff due to the presence of water in the fuel supply system.
The departure from Puvirnituq harbor was performed in foggy conditions. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot-in-command made a turn to the left when the left engine lost power. The seaplane lost height and crashed into the bay, few dozen yards off shore. All 12 occupants were rescued while the aircraft…
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 1959-07-02 involved a Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso), registration CF-IHB, operated by Austin Airways, at Puvirnituq, Canada.
Loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff due to the presence of water in the fuel supply system.
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