On August 7, 1975, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration CF-BPA) operated by Laurentian Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Lake O'Keefe, Canada in flight. 4 people were killed. 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.
A single-engine airplane on a forest fire patrol crashed into Lake O'Keefe, killing all four occupants, including two conservation officers.
Accident Details
A single-engine airplane departed from Wabush on a forest fire patrol mission. During the flight, the airplane went out of control under unknown circumstances. It subsequently crashed into Lake O'Keefe, where it sank to a depth of 80 feet. The wreckage was discovered a few hours later, located approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Wabush.
Occupants
All four occupants of the airplane perished in the crash. Among the deceased were two government conservation officers employed as forest rangers by the Newfoundland Department of Natural Resources.
Investigation
The circumstances surrounding the loss of control have not been determined. No probable cause for the accident has been stated.