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Moncton Airport Runway Collision (CF-FKQ)

Moncton, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 15, 1961, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CF-FKQ) operated by Maritime Central Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Moncton, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew landed on a runway that was closed to traffic due to a snow removal procedure. 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

An aircraft collided with a snow plough after landing on a closed runway at Moncton Airport, injuring two people and causing total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft made a landing on runway 29 at Moncton Airport and subsequently collided with a snow plough. The impact caused the aircraft to come to rest, and the airframe was damaged beyond repair. The captain was not injured in the event. However, the pilot and the driver of the snow plough sustained injuries. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the crew landed on a runway that was closed to traffic due to a snow removal procedure. This operational error was identified as the probable cause of the collision.

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