2 fatalities

Fatal Aircraft Accident Involving Two Pilots (FR405)

Charlottetown, CanadaFlight

On May 1, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration FR405) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Charlottetown, 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

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of both occupants, who were identified as pilots.

What happened

The incident involved a fatal crash where the specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains undefined in available records. The outcome was catastrophic, resulting in the loss of life for everyone on board. Both individuals present in the aircraft at the time of the impact were confirmed as pilots. No survivors were reported from this event.

Findings

The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently listed as unknown. There is no detailed technical or operational data provided to explain the specific mechanical failures, environmental conditions, or human factors that contributed to the accident. The primary fact established is that both occupants perished in the incident.