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Fatal Stall and Crash of Gold-Carrying Aircraft Near Bronson Creek (C-FAAM)

Bronson Creek, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On January 14, 1993, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration C-FAAM) operated by Central Mountain Air was involved in an aviation accident near Bronson Creek, Canada during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled because its speed was too low while completing a turn to the left. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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 carrying gold stalled and crashed into flames after a left turn during climb-out from Bronson Creek, killing both occupants. The official finding attributed the stall to low speed in the turn.

Accident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Following departure from Bronson Creek, the aircraft was climbing to a height of 800 feet when the crew initiated a left turn. During this maneuver, the left wing rolled to an angle of 30 degrees. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was reported to be carrying a load of gold at the time of the accident. ## Official Probable Cause The investigation concluded that the aircraft stalled because its speed was too low while completing a turn to the left. No other factors, such as mechanical failure or weather conditions, were specified in the official findings.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jan 1993 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Bronson Creek, Canada?

An aircraft carrying gold stalled and crashed into flames after a left turn during climb-out from Bronson Creek, killing both occupants. The official finding attributed the stall to low speed in the turn.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jan 1993 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 Jan 1993 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration C-FAAM, operated by Central Mountain Air, at Bronson Creek, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled because its speed was too low while completing a turn to the left.

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