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Fatal Single-Engine Aircraft Crash at Klemtu (C-FRQW)

Klemtu, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 26, 1993, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration C-FRQW) operated by Waglisla Air - Wagair was involved in an aviation accident near Klemtu, Canada during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot misjudged the distance with the ground and was probably hampered by the presence of local fog banks that were along the shore. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered C-FRQW
Aircraft registered C-FRQW. Photo: BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine aircraft struck a tree and crashed into flames during a left turn on approach to Klemtu, killing all five occupants. The pilot likely misjudged distance, possibly due to local fog banks.

Incident Overview and Outcome During an approach to Klemtu, a single-engine aircraft encountered a fatal accident while executing a final left turn. The aircraft struck a tree and subsequently crashed, bursting into flames. All five individuals on board were killed in the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Official Probable Cause Assessment The official investigation concluded that the pilot likely misjudged the distance to the ground. The findings further indicated that the pilot was probably hampered by the presence of local fog banks situated along the shore. No other contributing factors or specific operational details were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jul 1993 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Klemtu, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft struck a tree and crashed into flames during a left turn on approach to Klemtu, killing all five occupants. The pilot likely misjudged distance, possibly due to local fog banks.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jul 1993 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jul 1993 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration C-FRQW, operated by Waglisla Air - Wagair, at Klemtu, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot misjudged the distance with the ground and was probably hampered by the presence of local fog banks that were along the shore.

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