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Aircraft excursion following landing on snowy runway (CF-HQI)

Sachs Harbour, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 25, 1973, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CF-HQI) operated by Reindeer Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Sachs Harbour, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control due to the slippery conditions of a snow-covered runway during landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway after landing on a snow-covered surface, resulting in significant damage to the plane but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered a runway covered in snow. As the plane touched down, it became difficult to maintain directional control, causing the aircraft to veer off the paved surface. The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to a complete stop after exiting the runway.

While the impact and excursion resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported. Both members of the flight crew managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The presence of snow on the runway surface contributed to the loss of control during the landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control due to the slippery conditions of a snow-covered runway during landing.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jan 1973 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Sachs Harbour, Canada?

An aircraft veered off the runway after landing on a snow-covered surface, resulting in significant damage to the plane but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jan 1973 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jan 1973 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CF-HQI, operated by Reindeer Air Service, at Sachs Harbour, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control due to the slippery conditions of a snow-covered runway during landing.

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