On June 10, 1972, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration CF-AXD) operated by Cross Lake Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Jenpeg, Canada during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with trees during the final approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A solo flight ended in a fatal accident when a single-engine airplane crashed into trees during its final approach to Jenpeg Airport.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight into Jenpeg Airport, a single engine airplane encountered obstacles while descending. The aircraft made contact with several trees before ultimately crashing at the site.
At the time of the accident, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. There were no other occupants present during the flight. The impact resulted in one fatality, as the pilot was killed in the crash.
Findings
The investigation into the sequence of events indicates that the collision with vegetation occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering for landing. The primary factor leading to the accident was the aircraft striking trees during its approach to the runway.
Probable cause
The aircraft collided with trees during the final approach to the airport.