No fatalities

Single-Engine Aircraft Crashes on Approach to Nottingham Island (CF-OBI)

Nottingham Island, CanadaFlight

On January 15, 1959, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-OBI) operated by Arctic Wings was involved in an aviation accident near Nottingham Island, Canada in flight. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft with three passengers and one pilot crashed while attempting an emergency landing near Nottingham Island after weather deteriorated. All occupants were rescued quickly.

Accident Overview

A single-engine aircraft traveling from Coral Harbour to Nottingham Island crashed while attempting an emergency landing as weather conditions worsened during the approach. The aircraft carried three passengers and one pilot.

Sequence of Events

While approaching Nottingham Island, the pilot encountered deteriorating weather and was unable to locate the destination. In response, the pilot reduced altitude and initiated an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed.

Rescue and Damage

All four occupants were quickly rescued following the crash. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair and was abandoned at the accident site.