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Ottawa Airport Runway Deviation and Crash (CF-HAD)

Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 10, 1959, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-HAD) operated by Bradley Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft deviated left after landing at Ottawa Airport. The pilot attempted a go-around, but the plane struck a snow bank, crashed upside down, and was destroyed, seriously injuring both occupants.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events Following its landing at Ottawa Airport, a single-engine aircraft departed from the runway centerline, drifting to the left side. In response to the deviation, the pilot increased engine power in an effort to execute a go-around maneuver. However, the aircraft subsequently struck a snow bank located on the left shoulder of the runway. The impact caused the plane to crash upside down. ## Damage and Casualties The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Both individuals on board sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Ottawa Airport was provided in the source material.

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