Single-engine aircraft crash in MacKenzie Mountain Range

4 fatalities • Fort Norman, Canada • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the MacKenzie Mountain Range, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred when a single-engine aircraft lost control while performing a turn during flight. The incident took place under marginal weather conditions in the vicinity of the MacKenzie Mountain Range. Following the loss of control, the plane struck a mountain slope.

Search efforts located the wreckage approximately 177 km southwest of Fort Norman. There were four fatalities recorded among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The flight was being conducted in marginal weather conditions.
  • The accident occurred during a maneuvering phase involving a turn.
  • The impact took place on a mountain slope within the MacKenzie Mountain Range.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control while executing a turn in marginal weather conditions.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-09-02 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Fort Norman, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the MacKenzie Mountain Range, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-09-02 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 1968-09-02 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration CF-EYV, operated by Watson Lake Flying Services, at Fort Norman, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control while executing a turn in marginal weather conditions.

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