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Cargo Aircraft Crash Near Fort Chimo (CF-BZH)

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On February 14, 1956, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CF-BZH) operated by Maritime Central Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew started the descent prematurely for undetermined reasons and failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low while approaching in poor weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed into a hill 40 km from Fort Chimo Airport while approaching from Frobisher Bay in poor weather. One crew member was rescued, while the other two occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Frobisher Bay to Fort Chimo encountered poor weather conditions during its approach. The aircraft struck a hill located 40 km from Fort Chimo Airport. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the distance from the airport. ## Crew and Occupant Outcomes The accident resulted in the deaths of two occupants. One crew member was rescued. The source does not provide further details about the identities, roles, or conditions of the occupants. ## Contributing Factors The crew encountered poor weather conditions and failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low before impact. The source states that, for undetermined reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely. No other causes or contributing factors are specified in the source.

Probable cause

The crew started the descent prematurely for undetermined reasons and failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low while approaching in poor weather conditions.
Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Feb 1956 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada?

A cargo aircraft crashed into a hill 40 km from Fort Chimo Airport while approaching from Frobisher Bay in poor weather. One crew member was rescued, while the other two occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Feb 1956 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Feb 1956 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CF-BZH, operated by Maritime Central Airways, at Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew started the descent prematurely for undetermined reasons and failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low while approaching in poor weather conditions.

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