On October 14, 1964, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration CF-OBX) operated by Northland Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Fenton Lake, Canada during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control caused by a mechanical problem on the flap control system. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
After takeoff from Fenton Lake, a single-engine airplane on a local on-demand flight lost control and crashed into the lake. A passenger died instantly; the pilot later died from injuries, while a second passenger was hospitalized. The cause was a mechanical problem with the flap control system.
Accident
On a local on-demand flight, a single-engine airplane departed from Fenton Lake. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the lake. The impact resulted in the instantaneous death of one passenger. The pilot and a second passenger were able to swim to shore. While awaiting rescue, the pilot succumbed to his injuries. The surviving passenger was later recovered and transported to a local hospital.
Investigation
The official investigation examined the wreckage and operational history of the aircraft. It focused on the flight control systems, particularly the flap control mechanism.
Probable Cause
The investigation determined that the loss of control was caused by a mechanical problem on the flap control system.