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Aircraft Crash Following Windscreen Ice Removal (CF-AUQ)

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On December 6, 1972, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CF-AUQ) operated by Superior Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Randall Lake, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 after the crew removed ice from the windscreen, causing a speed drop. The captain's corrective actions were inadequate, leading to a stall. All three occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During flight, an excessive accumulation of ice formed on the aircraft's windscreen. The crew was forced to remove the ice using a scraper. This action resulted in a drop in the airplane's speed. ## Pilot Response and Outcome The captain attempted to regain control of the aircraft. However, the corrective actions taken were described as inadapted. These actions caused the aircraft to stall, which ultimately led to a crash. All three occupants on board were injured in the incident, and the aircraft was destroyed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or the exact cause of the initial ice accumulation.

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