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Flin Flon Airport Stall and Lake Crash (CF-ECE)

Flin Flon, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On July 17, 1972, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-ECE) operated by Parson's Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Flin Flon, Canada during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed during initial climb after a fuel line broke, causing the fuel to leak in the engine and to catch fire while contacting high temperature parts. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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

An airplane stalled and crashed into a lake shortly after takeoff from Flin Flon Airport, killing one passenger and injuring three others. The official probable cause was an engine failure during initial climb after a fuel line broke.

Incident Overview and Casualties An airplane experienced a stall during the initial climb phase shortly after departing from Flin Flon Airport. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a lake and sank. The accident resulted in one passenger fatality, while three other occupants sustained injuries. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the engine failed during the initial climb after a fuel line broke. This failure caused fuel to leak within the engine compartment, where it contacted high-temperature parts and ignited, leading to a fire. The resulting engine failure and fire during the climb phase led to the stall and subsequent crash into the lake.

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