Detachment of the left wing in-flight caused by the failure of several bolts located on the wing-root.
— NTSB Determination
En route from Nakina to Fort Hope on a cargo flight, weather conditions worsened and the pilot decided to return to Nakina. On approach, the left wing failed and detached, causing the airplane to crash in flames few km from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause (official findings): Detachment of the left wing in-flight caused by the failure of several bolts located on the wing-root.
En route from Nakina to Fort Hope on a cargo flight, weather conditions worsened and the pilot decided to return to Nakina. On approach, the left wing failed and detached, causing the airplane to crash in flames few km from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and the pilot was killed. Probable cause…
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
The accident on 1958-09-15 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-BSJ, operated by Austin Airways, at Nakina, Canada.
Detachment of the left wing in-flight caused by the failure of several bolts located on the wing-root.
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