No fatalities

Runway excursion at Hall Beach Airport (CF-HZI)

Hall Beach (Sanirajak), CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 3, 1956, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CF-HZI) operated by Transair Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Hall Beach (Sanirajak), Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion and undercarriage separation. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a loss of control following touchdown at Hall Beach Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase at Hall Beach Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of directional control. Following the initial touchdown on the runway, the vehicle veered off the paved surface. During this excursion, the aircraft's undercarriage was stripped from the airframe as it moved off the prepared surface.

The incident concluded when the movement ceased, leaving the plane in a stationary position off the runway. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the two pilots on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft veered off the runway immediately after touchdown.
  • The structural integrity of the landing gear was compromised during the excursion.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion and undercarriage separation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Apr 1956 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Hall Beach (Sanirajak), Canada?

An aircraft experienced a loss of control following touchdown at Hall Beach Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Apr 1956 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Apr 1956 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CF-HZI, operated by Transair Canada, at Hall Beach (Sanirajak), Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion and undercarriage separation.