Aircraft accident on Lake Tessier during medical transport flight

4 fatalities • Lake Tessier, Canada • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into an iced lake during a medical transport mission, resulting in two fatalities and two missing persons.

What happened

On a flight intended for medical transport, likely destined for Oskélanéo, a single-engine airplane lost control while in transit. The aircraft impacted the surface of the iced Lake Tessier. At the time of the accident, the plane was carrying two crew members and two passengers.

Search efforts located the wreckage four days after the initial incident. During the recovery process, the remains of the pilot were found. On 6 April 1951, the body of the second pilot was also recovered from the site. Despite search operations, the bodies of both passengers remained unrecovered.

Findings

Investigations into the crash suggest that the crew may have lost control due to sudden snow fog encountered during the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft likely entered a loss of control situation after being overtaken by unexpected snow fog.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-01-29 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Lake Tessier, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into an iced lake during a medical transport mission, resulting in two fatalities and two missing persons.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-01-29 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-01-29 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration CF-FHG, operated by Air Fecteau, at Lake Tessier, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft likely entered a loss of control situation after being overtaken by unexpected snow fog.

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