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Single-engine aircraft overturns during hard landing at Allen Lake (CF-EIH)

Allen Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 25, 1947, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-EIH) operated by Charter Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Allen Lake, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Strong winds during the final approach caused a hard landing that resulted in the aircraft overturning. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft suffered a hard landing and overturned while approaching Allen Lake due to strong winds, resulting in the loss of the airframe but no fatalities among the five occupants.

What happened

During the final approach to Allen Lake, a single-engine aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by strong winds. These atmospheric disturbances affected the aircraft's stability and control during the critical landing phase. Consequently, the pilot executed a hard landing, which resulted in the airframe overturning upon impact with the ground. The accident rendered the aircraft unserviceable, leading to its total loss.

Findings

The incident involved a crew of five individuals who were all successfully rescued from the wreckage following the crash. No fatalities or injuries were reported among the occupants. The primary contributing factor identified in the sequence of events was the presence of strong winds during the approach and landing phase, which compromised the aircraft's ability to maintain a stable descent path.

Probable cause

Strong winds during the final approach caused a hard landing that resulted in the aircraft overturning.

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