No fatalities

Nighttime Crash on Caribou Lake Involving Single-Engine Aircraft (CF-OBJ)

Caribou Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 28, 1948, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-OBJ) operated by Ontario Provincial Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Caribou Lake, Canada during landing or approach. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into Caribou Lake during a nighttime approach, resulting in injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred during a nighttime landing attempt at Caribou Lake. The aircraft, identified as a single engine model, lost control while on final approach. This loss of control led directly to a crash into the water. As a result of the impact, the pilot sustained injuries, and the airframe was declared a total loss.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition, weather conditions, or human factors contributing to the loss of control. The primary outcome recorded is the injury of the flight crew member and the destruction of the aircraft.