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Left Main Gear Collapse During Takeoff at Saint-Pierre Airport (CF-JNR)

Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and MiquelonTakeoff (climb)

On April 4, 1961, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CF-JNR) operated by Eastern Provincial Airways - EPA was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left main gear during takeoff. 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 left main gear collapse during the takeoff roll at Saint-Pierre Airport led to an aborted takeoff and runway overrun into a ravine. Five passengers were slightly injured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll at Saint-Pierre Airport, the left main gear of the aircraft collapsed. The pilot-in-command subsequently abandoned the takeoff procedure. Despite the abort, the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest in a ravine. ## Casualties and Damage Five passengers sustained slight injuries, while all other occupants escaped without harm. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation identified the failure of the left main gear during takeoff as the probable cause of the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Apr 1961 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

A left main gear collapse during the takeoff roll at Saint-Pierre Airport led to an aborted takeoff and runway overrun into a ravine. Five passengers were slightly injured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Apr 1961 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Apr 1961 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CF-JNR, operated by Eastern Provincial Airways - EPA, at Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the left main gear during takeoff.

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