No fatalities

Stolen Aircraft Crash at La Ronge (C-FOEF)

La Ronge, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On December 17, 1995, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration C-FOEF) operated by Athabaska Airways was involved in an aviation accident near La Ronge, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Crashed after being stolen by an intoxicated 'pilot'. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft parked at La Ronge was stolen by an intoxicated individual. The aircraft crashed into obstacles on a hill at approximately 60 knots and was written off.

Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft was parked at La Ronge when it was stolen by an intoxicated individual. The individual, described as a 'pilot', was able to run the engine but attempted to take off while the controls were locked. ## Crash Details During the attempted takeoff, the aircraft reached a speed of about 60 knots. At this speed, the aircraft struck obstacles and crashed on a hill. The aircraft was subsequently written off. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the crash occurred after the aircraft was stolen by an intoxicated 'pilot'. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond La Ronge were provided in the source.

Probable cause

Crashed after being stolen by an intoxicated 'pilot'.