1 fatality

1966 Aircraft Disappearance and Recovery Near Selkirk (CF-OBF)

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On October 11, 1965, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-OBF) operated by Northland Air Manitoba was involved in an aviation accident near Selkirk, Canada in flight. One person was killed. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-pilot aircraft vanished while flying from a fish camp to Selkirk. Search efforts were suspended after days, but the burnt wreckage was discovered in June 1966.

Incident Overview and Search Efforts A pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was conducting a flight from a fish camp to Selkirk. During the journey, the airplane crashed in an isolated area under unknown circumstances. Because the aircraft did not reach its intended destination, search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated. However, these efforts were eventually suspended after several days, as no trace of the aircraft or the pilot could be located. ## Wreckage Discovery The burnt wreckage of the aircraft was ultimately found in June 1966. The source does not specify the exact location of the crash site, the aircraft type, registration, or the specific cause of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Oct 1965 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Selkirk, Canada?

A single-pilot aircraft vanished while flying from a fish camp to Selkirk. Search efforts were suspended after days, but the burnt wreckage was discovered in June 1966.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Oct 1965 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Oct 1965 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-OBF, operated by Northland Air Manitoba, at Selkirk, Canada.