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Schefferville Seaplane Accident (CF-EMW)

Schefferville, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 8, 1961, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration CF-EMW) operated by Nordair was involved in an aviation accident near Schefferville, Canada during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot-in-command and an inappropriate flare. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 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 seaplane crashed into Knob Lake at Schefferville while preparing to land, killing all three crew members. The official investigation attributed the accident to an incorrect approach configuration and an inappropriate flare.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a landing approach at Knob Lake in Schefferville, a seaplane struck the water surface hard. The aircraft came to rest upside down and subsequently sank. All three crew members aboard were killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a wrong approach configuration on the part of the pilot-in-command and an inappropriate flare. These factors led to the hard water impact and the subsequent sinking of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot-in-command and an inappropriate flare.

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