Aircraft impact near Saint-Honoré Airport

5 fatalities • Mont-Apica, Canada • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Mont-Apica during flight, resulting in five fatalities and six serious injuries.

What happened

During a flight through adverse weather conditions, an aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 2,750 feet when it collided with the slope of Mont-Apica. The impact occurred approximately 67 km southwest of saint-Honoré Airport.

The accident resulted in five fatalities, which included all three members of the flight crew. Additionally, six passengers sustained serious injuries during the crash.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the collision.
  • The impact took place while the plane was in the cruise phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through poor weather conditions at 2,750 feet.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-08-05 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mont-Apica, Canada?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Mont-Apica during flight, resulting in five fatalities and six serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-08-05 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-08-05 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration C-FTAT, operated by Laurentian Air Services, at Mont-Apica, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through poor weather conditions at 2,750 feet.

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