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Single-Engine Aircraft Emergency Landing in Muskeg Near Le Havre-Saint-Pierre (CF-BSA)

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On March 22, 1952, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-BSA) operated by Northern Wings was involved in an aviation accident near Le Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot attempted an emergency landing in a muskeg area after being unable to locate Le Havre-Saint-Pierre due to fog. No injuries were reported, but the single-engine aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During an approach to Le Havre-Saint-Pierre, a pilot encountered low visibility caused by foggy conditions. The pilot was unable to locate the airport and decided to continue eastward. The aircraft was eventually forced to attempt an emergency landing in a muskeg area. No injuries were reported, but the single-engine airplane was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the approach to Le Havre-Saint-Pierre and the muskeg landing site. The probable cause is not explicitly stated in the source, though the low visibility due to fog contributed to the pilot's inability to locate the airport.

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What happened in the 22 Mar 1952 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Le Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada?

A pilot attempted an emergency landing in a muskeg area after being unable to locate Le Havre-Saint-Pierre due to fog. No injuries were reported, but the single-engine aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Mar 1952 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Mar 1952 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-BSA, operated by Northern Wings, at Le Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada.

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