On April 20, 1934, a Fokker Super Universal (registration CF-ATW) operated by Mackenzie Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Cambridge Bay, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel shortage forced an emergency landing where the seaplane struck a submerged rock, causing structural damage beyond repair. 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 seaplane executed an emergency landing caused by a fuel shortage, striking a submerged rock upon touchdown. The incident resulted in no injuries but left the airframe damaged beyond repair.
What happened
The flight crew initiated an emergency landing procedure after experiencing a critical fuel shortage. During the final approach and subsequent touchdown on the water surface, the seaplane made contact with a submerged rock. The impact caused significant structural damage to the aircraft, which eventually came to rest in the water. Despite the severity of the collision with the underwater obstacle, there were no reports of injuries among those on board.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the incident was the lack of sufficient fuel reserves, which necessitated an immediate landing. The physical impact with the rock during the water landing rendered the aircraft damaged beyond repair, resulting in a total loss of the airframe.
Probable cause
Fuel shortage forced an emergency landing where the seaplane struck a submerged rock, causing structural damage beyond repair.
What happened in the 20 Apr 1934 Fokker Super Universal accident near Cambridge Bay, Canada?
A seaplane executed an emergency landing caused by a fuel shortage, striking a submerged rock upon touchdown. The incident resulted in no injuries but left the airframe damaged beyond repair.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Apr 1934 Fokker Super Universal accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Apr 1934 involved a Fokker Super Universal, registration CF-ATW, operated by Mackenzie Air Service, at Cambridge Bay, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Fuel shortage forced an emergency landing where the seaplane struck a submerged rock, causing structural damage beyond repair.
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