On September 12, 1942, a Fairchild 82 (registration CF-AXF) operated by Dominion Airways - Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Pipmuacan Lake, Canada during takeoff. 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.
A single-engine airplane struck treetops shortly after departing from Pipmuacan Lake, resulting in a crash where the status of the occupants remains unconfirmed.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Pipmuacan Lake. The aircraft, identified as a single-engine airplane, encountered obstacles in the form of tree tops shortly after lifting off. This contact led to an immediate loss of control and a subsequent crash into the terrain.
Findings
At this stage, the specific circumstances leading to the collision with vegetation have not been detailed in available records. The final status of the individuals on board is currently listed as unknown, pending further investigation or recovery efforts.
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