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Single-engine aircraft crash on Witchai Lake (C-FISM)

Witchai Lake, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On June 16, 1978, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration C-FISM) operated by Private Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Witchai Lake, Canada during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall while performing a left turn shortly after takeoff. 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 crashed into Witchai Lake during a turn following takeoff, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

Following departure from Witchai Lake, the single engine airplane began a left-hand maneuver. During this turn, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. The plane subsequently impacted the surface of the lake.

In the aftermath of the impact, emergency responders located the occupants of the aircraft. While the pilot was successfully rescued from the wreckage, the passenger succumbed to drowning.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the initial climb phase following takeoff.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was an aerodynamic stall during a turning maneuver.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall while performing a left turn shortly after takeoff.

Related events

Same operator

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