1 fatality

Fatal aircraft accident during firefighting mission (C-GWJG)

Watson Lake, CanadaFlight

On July 1, 1982, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration C-GWJG) operated by Air Spray was involved in an aviation accident near Watson Lake, Canada in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions while performing aerial firefighting operations, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During an active firefighting operation, an aircraft crashed while engaged in mission tasks. The flight was being conducted by a single occupant. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was actively participating in efforts to combat a fire.

There were no other persons on board the aircraft at the time of the impact. The incident resulted in one fatality, which was the pilot.

Findings

The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undetermined, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. No further details regarding the mechanical state or environmental conditions at the moment of the accident have been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 1982 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Watson Lake, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions while performing aerial firefighting operations, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jul 1982 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 1982 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration C-GWJG, operated by Air Spray, at Watson Lake, Canada.