1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft accident near North Bay Airport (C-FAUK)

North Bay, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 28, 1978, a Cessna 402 (registration C-FAUK) operated by Private Canada was involved in an aviation accident near North Bay, Canada during landing or approach. One person was killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A solo pilot was killed when their twin-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area during an approach to North Bay Airport.

What happened

During a nighttime arrival at North Bay Airport, a twin engine aircraft was performing its final approach when it encountered obstacles in the flight path. The plane impacted several trees before coming to rest in a forested region situated approximately 1.6 km before reaching the runway.

There was only one person on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The pilot sustained fatal injuries during the impact and subsequent crash.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or weather conditions were provided in the initial report, though the sequence of events indicates the aircraft struck vegetation prior to reaching the airfield.