No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash in Bowden Lake, Manitoba (CF-CPN)

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On October 20, 1957, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-CPN) operated by Transair Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Bowden Lake, 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into Bowden Lake near Wabowden, Manitoba, under circumstances that are currently being investigated.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Wabowden, Manitoba, when an unidentified aircraft went down in Bowden Lake. The incident took place within a remote area of the province, and the specific details regarding the flight's origin or destination have not been established.

At this time, there is no information available regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the impact. Furthermore, the current status or fate of the aircraft's occupant remains unknown.

Findings

The precise reasons for the crash have not yet been determined, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances. Local authorities and investigators have not released a definitive report regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the accident.