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Seaplane Crash Off Prince Rupert: Fatal Bounce on Landing (CF-CRV)

Prince Rupert, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 11, 1953, a Consolidated Canso (registration CF-CRV) operated by Canadian Pacific Airlines - CP Air was involved in an aviation accident near Prince Rupert, Canada during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Misuse of the controls in the air after the aircraft touched down on the water, causing several bounces, the final bounce being so severe that the nose section was torn off. 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

A seaplane crashed off Prince Rupert after bouncing on landing, killing a pilot and a passenger and injuring 17 others. The aircraft broke in two and sank before being recovered.

Incident Overview and Casualties A seaplane experienced a fatal accident while landing off Prince Rupert. The aircraft bounced on the water's surface, plunged into the water, and came to rest broken in two. The crash resulted in the deaths of a pilot and a passenger, while 17 other occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft subsequently sank but was later recovered and written off. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the accident appeared to be caused by misuse of the controls in the air after the aircraft initially touched down on the water. This control misuse led to several bounces, with the final bounce being severe enough to tear off the nose section of the aircraft.

Probable cause

Misuse of the controls in the air after the aircraft touched down on the water, causing several bounces, the final bounce being so severe that the nose section was torn off.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 May 1953 Consolidated Canso accident near Prince Rupert, Canada?

A seaplane crashed off Prince Rupert after bouncing on landing, killing a pilot and a passenger and injuring 17 others. The aircraft broke in two and sank before being recovered.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 May 1953 Consolidated Canso accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 May 1953 involved a Consolidated Canso, registration CF-CRV, operated by Canadian Pacific Airlines - CP Air, at Prince Rupert, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Misuse of the controls in the air after the aircraft touched down on the water, causing several bounces, the final bounce being so severe that the nose section was torn off.

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