Single-engine aircraft crash near Uranium City

1 fatality • Uranium City, Canada • Flight

An aircraft crashed southwest of Uranium City during a routine inspection of a winter road, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

What happened

During an operation to assess the status of a winter road situated southwest of Uranium City, the pilot encountered adverse weather conditions. While navigating the area, the aircraft experienced a loss of control, leading to a crash approximately 12 nautical miles southwest of the community.

There were four people on board at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in one fatality and three injuries among the occupants.

Findings

  • The pilot was conducting an inspection of road conditions when the incident occurred.
  • Poor weather conditions were present during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft encountered adverse weather while inspecting a winter road, leading to a loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-03-03 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Uranium City, Canada?

An aircraft crashed southwest of Uranium City during a routine inspection of a winter road, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-03-03 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-03-03 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration CF-HNL, operated by Norcanair - North Canada Air, at Uranium City, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft encountered adverse weather while inspecting a winter road, leading to a loss of control.

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