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Runway Departure at Komakuk Airfield (C-FCRW)

Komakuk, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 18, 1978, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration C-FCRW) operated by Kenn Borek Air was involved in an aviation accident near Komakuk, Canada during landing or approach. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a final approach to runway 27 at Komakuk Airfield, a 20-knot headwind forced the crew to increase speed. After landing, the pilot veered off the runway to avoid a 7-meter embankment, resulting in the aircraft going down a 1.5-meter slope with both wings partially torn off.

Incident Overview and Immediate Actions During the final approach to runway 27 at Komakuk Airfield, the flight crew encountered a 20-knot headwind. This condition required the crew to increase the aircraft's speed. Following touchdown, the pilot made a decision to veer the aircraft off the runway. This maneuver was taken specifically to avoid overrunning into a 7-meter embankment located at the end of the runway. The aircraft subsequently descended a 1.5-meter embankment and came to a stop. The impact and subsequent movement resulted in both wings being partially torn off the airframe. Despite the significant structural damage to the wings, both pilots escaped the incident uninjured.

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