3 fatalities

Fatal Single-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Campbell Lake (CF-FOJ)

Campbell Lake, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On September 22, 1960, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-FOJ) operated by Wheeler Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Campbell Lake, Canada during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during initial climb caused by the failure of the engine. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 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

A single-engine aircraft crashed in flames shortly after takeoff from Campbell Lake. The pilot and two passengers were killed, while a third passenger was seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Casualties A single-engine aircraft experienced a fatal accident shortly after departing from Campbell Lake. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed into a wooded area, where it was destroyed by fire. The accident resulted in the deaths of the pilot and two passengers. A third passenger sustained serious injuries in the crash. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control during the initial climb. This loss of control was attributed to the failure of the aircraft's engine.