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Aircraft crash landing near Fort Chimo

Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 22, 1971, a Noorduyn Norseman operated by Saint-Félicien Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained a crash landing approximately 80 km northwest of Fort Chimo, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving an aircraft that performed a crash landing roughly 80 km northwest of Fort Chimo. During the event, the aircraft overturned and came to rest in an inverted position on the ground. The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe.

All four people on board sustained injuries during the incident. There were no fatalities reported among the occupants.

Findings

While the specific mechanical or environmental reasons for the accident were not detailed, the aircraft ended its flight in an upside-down position following the landing sequence.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Mar 1971 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada?

An aircraft sustained a crash landing approximately 80 km northwest of Fort Chimo, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Mar 1971 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Mar 1971 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, operated by Saint-Félicien Air Service, at Kuujjuaq (ex Fort Chimo), Canada.

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