No fatalities

1960 Aircraft Accident in Vancouver (CF-DTQ)

Vancouver, Canada

On December 31, 1960, a Lockheed 12 Electra Junior (registration CF-DTQ) operated by Canadian Government was involved in an aviation accident near Vancouver, Canada. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 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 operating for the Canadian Department of Transportation was destroyed during an accident in Vancouver in 1960.

What happened

In 1960, an aircraft performing operations on behalf of the Canadian Department of Transportation was involved in an accident in Vancouver. While the specific day and month of the occurrence are not recorded in available documentation, the event resulted in the total loss of the airframe. The aircraft was officially written off following the incident.

Findings

There were no injuries reported as a result of this accident. The investigation into the event concluded that the primary impact was the destruction of the aircraft, though specific mechanical or operational contributing factors were not detailed in the provided records.