No fatalities

Aircraft loss following missed approach in Burlington (CF-GPI)

CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 26, 1952, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-GPI) operated by Provincial Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the missed landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was lost after failing to complete a landing in Burlington, resulting in the vessel sinking in the bay.

What happened

During an attempt to land in a bay located in Burlington, the pilot failed to successfully execute the landing maneuver. Following this missed approach, the aircraft entered the water and subsequently sank.

While the incident resulted in no injuries to those on board, the aircraft was completely lost following the submersion. The exact circumstances surrounding why the landing was not completed remain undetermined.

Findings

At this time, the specific reason for the missed approach has not been established. The primary event leading to the loss of the aircraft was its descent into the bay and subsequent sinking.

Probable cause

The cause of the missed landing remains unknown.