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Cargo Aircraft Accident at La Grande-Rivière Airport (CF-ECY)

La Grande-Rivière, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 25, 1975, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CF-ECY) operated by Laurentian Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near La Grande-Rivière, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 carrying fuel drums for a hydroelectric project struck a snowdrift after landing at La Grande-Rivière Airport, breaking in two. Both pilots were uninjured, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was operating a cargo mission when the accident occurred. The load consisted of 15 fuel drums intended for workers involved in the construction of a hydroelectric power station on the La Grande River. ## Accident Sequence After the airplane touched down at La Grande-Rivière Airport, it struck a snowdrift. The impact caused the aircraft to go out of control. The airplane eventually came to rest in a broken state, having split into two sections. ## Damage and Injuries Both pilots were uninjured in the incident. The aircraft sustained severe structural damage and was written off.

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What happened in the 25 Sept 1975 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near La Grande-Rivière, Canada?

A cargo aircraft carrying fuel drums for a hydroelectric project struck a snowdrift after landing at La Grande-Rivière Airport, breaking in two. Both pilots were uninjured, and the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Sept 1975 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 25 Sept 1975 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CF-ECY, operated by Laurentian Air Services, at La Grande-Rivière, Canada.

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