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Single-engine aircraft overturns during forced landing in Manitoba (CF-ECD)

Dogskin Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 6, 1982, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-ECD) operated by Fly-In Service was involved in an aviation accident near Dogskin Lake, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft overturned while attempting an emergency landing on a lake surface. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine plane capsized in Dogskin Lake, Manitoba, following an emergency landing attempt that resulted in no injuries.

What happened

On a recent flight in the Manitoba region, a single-engine aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing on the surface of Dogskin Lake. During the course of this maneuver, the plane made contact with the water and subsequently overturned.

Despite the impact and the vessel flipping, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident concluded with the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was written off following the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft ended up in an overturned position in the water.
  • The event occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • The forced landing maneuver led to the structural loss of the airframe.

Probable cause

The aircraft overturned while attempting an emergency landing on a lake surface.

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