No fatalities

Aircraft crash in snow-covered field near Sioux Lookout (CF-AAT)

Sioux Lookout, CanadaFlight

On March 12, 1936, a Fairchild 71 (registration CF-AAT) operated by Canadian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Sioux Lookout, Canada in flight. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a snow-covered field eight kilometers northwest of Sioux Lookout under unknown circumstances, resulting in no casualties but total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred when the aircraft came to rest in a snow-covered field situated approximately 8 km northwest of Sioux Lookout. The specific sequence of events leading up to the impact remains undocumented, with the crash occurring under unknown circumstances. Upon investigation, it was determined that there were no casualties among those on board. However, the structural integrity of the plane was compromised to such an extent that it was declared damaged beyond repair.

Findings

Due to the lack of detailed telemetry or witness accounts regarding the immediate moments before impact, no specific contributing factors or mechanical failures have been identified in the available records. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft and the absence of human injury.