On March 18, 1956, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N9995F) operated by Flying Tiger Line was involved in an aviation accident near Pelly Bay, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft's left wing impacted the ground during a night VFR approach to the airport. 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.
A light aircraft crashed during a night visual flight rules approach to Pelly Bay Airport in the Northwest Territories, resulting in injuries to all three people on board.
What happened
During a night-time flight under visual flight rules (VFR), an aircraft was attempting an approach to the Pelly Bay Airport in the Northwest Territories. While performing this maneuver, the left wing of the plane made contact with the terrain. The impact occurred in a rocky region situated a short distance before reaching the runway.
The collision caused the total destruction of the aircraft. There were three people on board at the time of the accident, and all three occupants sustained injuries during the crash. Following the event, emergency services managed to evacuate the injured individuals from the site.
Findings
The incident occurred during the approach phase of flight.
The primary factor in the crash was the left wing striking the ground during the night approach.
Probable cause
The aircraft's left wing impacted the ground during a night VFR approach to the airport.