On August 16, 1924, a Curtiss HS-2L (registration G-CAOC) operated by Department of Lands & Forestry was involved in an aviation accident near Savanne Lake, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with an obstacle on the water surface during landing caused loss of control and subsequent impact with the shore. 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 seaplane struck an obstacle while landing on Savanne Lake in Ontario, causing it to leave the water and impact the shore. The status of the crew remains unconfirmed.
What happened
During a landing approach onto Savanne Lake in Ontario, a seaplane encountered an unexpected obstacle on the water surface. The impact caused the aircraft to lose control immediately after touchdown. Unable to maintain stability or stop its momentum within the lake boundaries, the seaplane drifted toward the landmass and struck the shoreline. The airframe came to rest on the shore following this sequence of events.
Findings
The immediate cause of the accident was identified as the collision with an obstacle during the landing phase. This impact disrupted the aircraft's control, leading directly to the subsequent run-out onto the shore. Information regarding the condition and fate of the crew members aboard is currently unknown.
Probable cause
Collision with an obstacle on the water surface during landing caused loss of control and subsequent impact with the shore.
What happened in the 16 Aug 1924 Curtiss HS-2L accident near Savanne Lake, Canada?
A seaplane struck an obstacle while landing on Savanne Lake in Ontario, causing it to leave the water and impact the shore. The status of the crew remains unconfirmed.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Aug 1924 Curtiss HS-2L accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Aug 1924 involved a Curtiss HS-2L, registration G-CAOC, operated by Department of Lands & Forestry, at Savanne Lake, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Collision with an obstacle on the water surface during landing caused loss of control and subsequent impact with the shore.
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