No fatalities

Aircraft Accident at Island Lake (CF-OBO)

Island Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 19, 1976, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-OBO) operated by Ontario Central Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Island Lake, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot descended to Island Lake at sunset with limited visibility. The aircraft struck the water on final approach and came to rest upside down. The pilot was rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Circumstances of the Accident at Island Lake. The pilot initiated the descent to Island Lake at sunset, during which visibility was limited. On final approach to the lake, the pilot failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. The airplane subsequently struck the water surface and came to rest upside down. The pilot was rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Island Lake, nor does it state a probable cause. The accident occurred during a descent to a lake at sunset with limited visibility, and the pilot was unable to recognize the low altitude on final approach, resulting in the aircraft striking the water and coming to rest upside down. The pilot was rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Aug 1976 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Island Lake, Canada?

A pilot descended to Island Lake at sunset with limited visibility. The aircraft struck the water on final approach and came to rest upside down. The pilot was rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Aug 1976 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Aug 1976 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-OBO, operated by Ontario Central Airlines, at Island Lake, Canada.