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Fatal Crash at Cape Dyer Station in Whiteout Conditions (CF-NAD)

Cape Dyer, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 15, 1967, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CF-NAD) operated by Nordair was involved in an aviation accident near Cape Dyer, Canada during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor flight planning on part of the flying crew. Whiteout conditions at destination was considered as a contributing factor. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed 1.4 km short of the runway at Cape Dyer Station during a whiteout, killing all four occupants. The official investigation cited poor flight planning as the probable cause.

Incident Overview and Outcome The approach to Cape Dyer Station was attempted in whiteout conditions. During the final approach, the pilot did not recognize that the aircraft was at an altitude that was too low. The airplane struck the ground and crashed approximately 1.4 km short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was totally destroyed, and all four occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified poor flight planning on the part of the flying crew as the probable cause of the accident. Whiteout conditions at the destination were considered a contributing factor.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 May 1967 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Cape Dyer, Canada?

An aircraft crashed 1.4 km short of the runway at Cape Dyer Station during a whiteout, killing all four occupants. The official investigation cited poor flight planning as the probable cause.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 May 1967 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 May 1967 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CF-NAD, operated by Nordair, at Cape Dyer, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Poor flight planning on part of the flying crew. Whiteout conditions at destination was considered as a contributing factor.

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