3 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash near Round Island Lake (CF-AYO)

Round Island Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 28, 1953, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-AYO) operated by Orillia Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Round Island Lake, Canada during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A single-engine airplane crashed while approaching Round Island Lake, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Round Island Lake, a single-engine aircraft experienced a fatal accident. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the flight.

All three occupants aboard the plane perished in the crash. Following the accident, recovery efforts were conducted to retrieve the wreckage from the site. In November 1992, the debris was recovered and subsequently moved to the Canadian Bush Plane Heritage museum located in Sault St. Marie, Ontario.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of control or the crash itself have not been established, as the circumstances of the flight remain unidentified.