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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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data 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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What happened in the 10 Mar 1959 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier, Canada?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 1959 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 1959 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-HAD, operated by Bradley Air Services, at Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier, Canada.

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