Aircraft crash near Cache Lake during flight from Mistassini

No fatalities • Quebec, Canada • Flight

A small aircraft crashed into a forested region while traveling between Mistassini and Cache Lake, resulting in injuries to everyone on board.

What happened

During a scheduled trip from Mistassini to Cache Lake, an aircraft encountered a fatal impact with trees. The sequence of events led to the plane crashing into a heavily wooded area, where it subsequently caught fire. The impact was severe enough that the aircraft was completely destroyed by the wreckage and subsequent flames.

There were four people on board at the time of the accident. While the crash resulted in significant damage to the airframe, all four occupants survived the event, though they sustained various injuries during the impact and fire.

Findings

No specific technical cause for the collision with the trees has been officially documented in the provided report, but the primary factor was the impact with vegetation during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck trees while en route to Cache Lake, leading to a post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-09-20 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Quebec, Canada?

A small aircraft crashed into a forested region while traveling between Mistassini and Cache Lake, resulting in injuries to everyone on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-09-20 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-09-20 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-EPZ, operated by Dolbeau Air Service, at Quebec, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck trees while en route to Cache Lake, leading to a post-crash fire.

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