2 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash near Carpenter Lake kills two (43-5287)

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On February 27, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5287) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Carpenter Lake, Canada in flight. 2 people were killed. 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 near Carpenter Lake during a reconnaissance mission, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and passenger on board.

What happened

The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating in the vicinity of Carpenter Lake. At the time of the accident, the crew was conducting a search operation to locate another airplane that had recently disappeared. During this reconnaissance flight, the aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain unknown. The impact resulted in the fatalities of both occupants, comprising the pilot and one passenger.

Findings

The specific technical or environmental factors leading to the crash have not been detailed in the available records. The event is recorded as a fatal accident where the cause remains undetermined, with no surviving witnesses or further investigative conclusions provided in the source material.