No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Near Frobisher Bay Airport After Engine Failure (CF-OOV)

Frobisher Bay, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On February 12, 1973, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CF-OOV) operated by Kenting Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Frobisher Bay, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power for unknown reason. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Frobisher Bay Airport shortly after takeoff when one engine lost power. The plane stalled and crashed, leaving three occupants slightly injured and the aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft experienced a loss of power in one of its engines shortly after taking off from Frobisher Bay Airport. While the plane was in a climbing phase, the crew decided to return to the airport. During this return, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the vicinity of the airport. All three people on board sustained minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The incident occurred just days after the aircraft had returned from a major overhaul in Toronto. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the loss of engine power for an unknown reason. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material.