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Aeromedical/Private Flight Accident at Sharpe Lake (CF-INN)

Sharpe Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 23, 1967, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-INN) operated by Northland Air Manitoba was involved in an aviation accident near Sharpe Lake, Canada during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during a low-altitude turning maneuver prior to landing. 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

A single-engine aircraft crashed into Sharpe Lake during its final approach, resulting in two injuries and one fatality.

What happened

During the final stages of a flight sequence involving a landing maneuver at Sharpe Lake, an aircraft entered a stall while performing a low-altitude turn. The loss of control led to the plane impacting the surface of the lake.

The accident resulted in two injuries among the occupants. While both individuals survived the initial impact, the pilot succumbed to their injuries several hours after the event occurred.

Findings

  • The aircraft was performing a low-height turn intended for landing.
  • The primary factor in the crash was that the aircraft stalled during the maneuver.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during a low-altitude turning maneuver prior to landing.

Related events

Same operator

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