2 fatalities

Fatal Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash During Delivery Flight (N4964N)

Goose Bay, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 29, 1952, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration N4964N) operated by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Goose Bay, Canada during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold during a delivery flight from Bluie West One Airfield to Goose Bay, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview and Route Details The accident involved a twin-engine aircraft that was conducting a delivery flight. The route for the operation was from Bluie West One Airfield, located in Narsarsuaq, to Goose Bay. The flight was in progress when the incident occurred, and the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the event are not provided in the available source material. The crash resulted in the deaths of both individuals on board the aircraft. The investigation source does not specify the exact cause of the accident, though it notes that the pilot-in-command encountered difficulties during the final approach due to poor weather conditions. The aircraft ultimately struck the ground short of the runway threshold, leading to the fatal crash.