No fatalities

Aircraft crash on shore of Poshkakagan Lake due to engine failure (CF-OBP)

Poshkakagan Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 21, 1947, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-OBP) operated by Ontario Provincial Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Poshkakagan Lake, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by engine failure resulting from fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the shoreline at Poshkakagan Lake after suffering an engine failure during final approach, resulting in no injuries among the four occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to Poshkakagan Lake. During this phase of flight, the engine ceased functioning entirely. Following the loss of power, the aircraft entered a stall and subsequently impacted the ground on the shore. All four individuals aboard the plane survived the crash without sustaining injuries. However, the airframe sustained significant damage and was declared a total loss.

Findings

Investigations determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was fuel exhaustion. The depletion of fuel reserves resulted in the engine failure that precipitated the stall and subsequent ground impact.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by engine failure resulting from fuel exhaustion.