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Single-engine aircraft excursion during takeoff (CF-GPL)

Hopedale, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On February 8, 1952, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-GPL) operated by Maritime Central Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Hopedale, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the right ski during the takeoff run caused the aircraft to veer off the runway. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane veered off the runway during its takeoff roll after a mechanical failure involving the landing gear.

What happened

While performing a takeoff maneuver, a single-engine airplane experienced a structural failure of its right ski. This mechanical malfunction caused the aircraft to deviate from its intended path on the runway. The plane subsequently veered off the prepared surface and eventually came to a stop.

There were no injuries or fatalities reported as a result of this incident. However, the aircraft sustained significant damage during the excursion and was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the runway excursion was the failure of the right ski during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The failure of the right ski during the takeoff run caused the aircraft to veer off the runway.

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