No fatalities

Aircraft Overran Runway During Aborted Takeoff in Snow (C-FQHF)

Calgary, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On May 7, 1982, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration C-FQHF) operated by Kenn Borek Air was involved in an aviation accident near Calgary, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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

An aircraft overran a runway contaminated with melted snow after the captain aborted a takeoff due to insufficient speed. The plane was damaged beyond repair, but no occupants were injured.

Incident Overview During a takeoff attempt from a runway contaminated with melted snow, the aircraft failed to achieve sufficient speed. The captain decided to abort the takeoff and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Despite the braking effort, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the runway, coming to rest a few dozen meters beyond the end. ## Outcome The incident resulted in no injuries among the occupants. However, the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 May 1982 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Calgary, Canada?

An aircraft overran a runway contaminated with melted snow after the captain aborted a takeoff due to insufficient speed. The plane was damaged beyond repair, but no occupants were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 May 1982 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 7 May 1982 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration C-FQHF, operated by Kenn Borek Air, at Calgary, Canada.