On January 4, 1963, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-CRF) operated by Norell & Chyk was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Seul, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot encountered zero-visibility whiteout conditions while cruising, leading to the aircraft crashing north of Lake Seul. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed in Ontario during whiteout conditions, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.
What happened
During a flight near Lake Seul, Ontario, a single-engine airplane encountered severe weather conditions characterized by whiteout visibility. While the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its flight, it impacted the ground approximately 15 km north of the lake.
Following the impact, emergency responders located the wreckage and successfully evacuated all individuals on board. There were five injuries reported among the occupants, though no fatalities occurred during the accident. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The primary environmental factor contributing to the accident was the presence of whiteout conditions during the cruise phase of flight.
Probable cause
The pilot encountered zero-visibility whiteout conditions while cruising, leading to the aircraft crashing north of Lake Seul.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 Jan 1963 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Lake Seul, Canada?
A single-engine airplane crashed in Ontario during whiteout conditions, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 1963 Noorduyn Norseman accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Jan 1963 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-CRF, operated by Norell & Chyk, at Lake Seul, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot encountered zero-visibility whiteout conditions while cruising, leading to the aircraft crashing north of Lake Seul.
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