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Fatal Aircraft Crash Near Rimouski (CF-QBB)

Rimouski, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 29, 1973, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CF-QBB) operated by Air Gaspé was involved in an aviation accident near Rimouski, Canada during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 diverted to Rimouski Airport due to fog while approaching Mont-Joli. It struck trees 5 km southeast of Rimouski, killing all four occupants.

Incident Overview and Diversion Decision An aircraft was on approach to Mont-Joli when the flight crew encountered poor visibility caused by fog. Due to these conditions, the crew decided to divert to Rimouski Airport, which is located 25 km southwest of Mont-Joli. ## Collision and Aftermath A few minutes after the diversion decision, the aircraft descended too low and collided with trees. The crash occurred in a forest situated 5 km southeast of Rimouski. The impact destroyed the airplane, and all four occupants on board were killed. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 1973 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Rimouski, Canada?

An aircraft diverted to Rimouski Airport due to fog while approaching Mont-Joli. It struck trees 5 km southeast of Rimouski, killing all four occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 1973 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 1973 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CF-QBB, operated by Air Gaspé, at Rimouski, Canada.

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