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Seaplane structural failure during landing at Mellish Point (CF-DFU)

Mellish Point, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 28, 1962, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-DFU) operated by BC Air Lines was involved in an aviation accident near Mellish Point, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The detachment of a float during the landing phase led to a loss of directional control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 seaplane experienced a loss of control after a float detached while attempting to land at Mellish Point, resulting in the total loss of the aircraft.

What happened

During an approach to land at Mellish Point, a seaplane experienced a significant mechanical failure. As the aircraft was in the landing phase, one of its floats became detached from the airframe. This structural failure caused the pilot to lose control of the vessel.

Despite the loss of stability and the subsequent impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. However, the damage sustained by the aircraft during the uncontrolled descent was severe. The incident resulted in the aircraft being written off as it was determined to be beyond economical repair.

Probable cause

The detachment of a float during the landing phase led to a loss of directional control.

Related events

Same operator

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