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1972-09-24: Consolidated PBY Catalina (CF-AAD) — Austin Airways — Kuujjuarapik (Poste-de-la-Baleine), Canada

Kuujjuarapik (Poste-de-la-Baleine), CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 24, 1972, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration CF-AAD) operated by Austin Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kuujjuarapik (Poste-de-la-Baleine), Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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After takeoff, a propeller overspeed and inability to feather prompted a return. An unsafe gear indication forced a go-around, but insufficient speed caused a stall, tree impact, and crash. All 16 occupants evacuated; aircraft destroyed.

Propeller Issue

After takeoff from Kuujjuarapik Airport, the aircraft's propeller oversped. The crew was unable to feather the propeller. This condition prompted the captain to decide to return to the airport for an emergency landing.

Descent and Gear Indication

During the descent for landing, an unsafe landing gear indication appeared. This forced the captain to delay the landing and execute an overshoot (go-around).

Stall and Crash

Due to insufficient speed during the go-around, the airplane stalled. It subsequently struck trees and crashed in a wooded area near Kuujjuarapik.

Evacuation and Damage

All 16 occupants on board were evacuated from the aircraft. The aircraft itself was destroyed.

Loss of control in flight

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