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Emergency landing near Island Lake following engine failure (CF-CRD)

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On July 6, 1957, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-CRD) operated by Northland Fish was involved in an aviation accident near Island Lake, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine ceased functioning during flight, necessitating an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, resulting in a crash landing near Island Lake with no fatalities reported.

What happened

During a recent flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This mechanical failure forced the pilot to perform an emergency descent to find a suitable landing site.

While attempting to manage the situation, the aircraft made a crash landing in the vicinity of Island Lake. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, both occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage without any reported fatalities or injuries.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the accident was an engine failure that occurred while the aircraft was still in flight.

Probable cause

The engine ceased functioning during flight, necessitating an emergency landing.
Engine failure

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