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Aircraft Crash After Low-Altitude Lake Crossing (CF-IFG)

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On August 9, 1972, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration CF-IFG) operated by Gateway Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Beniah Lake, Canada in flight. 2 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in flames after the pilot made a steep left turn to avoid a hill, causing the left wingtip to strike trees and the ground. The pilot and one passenger died, while three others were injured.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events The accident occurred after the aircraft crossed a lake at a low altitude. During this phase of flight, the pilot initiated a steep turn to the left in an effort to avoid a 200-foot hill. The maneuver resulted in the left wingtip striking spruce trees before the aircraft impacted the ground. The collision caused the aircraft to cartwheel and subsequently crash in flames. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. ## Casualties and Damage The crash resulted in significant casualties. The pilot and one of the four passengers were killed in the accident. The remaining three passengers sustained injuries. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location.

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