Fatal Mountain Collision Near Ross River, Yukon (CF-FHA)

Incident Overview and Route Details A single-engine aircraft departed Whitehorse Airport bound for Vangorda Creek, with an intermediate stop scheduled at Ross River. The flight was carrying fuel and personnel for Army Survey camps. During the cruise phase, the aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions. ## Collision and Search Operations While flying at an altitude of 4,275 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt. Fox, located west of Ross River. Because the aircraft did not arrive at its scheduled stop, search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated. The wreckage was located eleven days later, on October 13. ## Casualties and Outcome The aircraft was destroyed in the collision. All four occupants on board were killed. The fatalities included the pilot, George Milne, and three passengers.