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Single fatality following engine failure and stall (CF-BHU)

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On June 19, 1974, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-BHU) operated by Ontario Central Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sachigo Lake, Canada in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed because the pilot had selected a fuel tank that contained no usable fuel. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, leading to a stall and subsequent crash into a prairie, resulting in one death.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. Following the engine failure, the plane entered a stall condition before impacting a prairie landscape. The accident resulted in one fatality among the occupants. While two individuals on board, including the pilot and one passenger, were successfully rescued from the wreckage, a second passenger did not survive the impact.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the engine ceased functioning during the flight due to a critical error in fuel management. Specifically, the fuel selector was set to an empty tank, which deprived the engine of necessary fuel and led to the subsequent loss of power and aerodynamic stall.

Probable cause

The engine failed because the pilot had selected a fuel tank that contained no usable fuel.
Engine failure

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 1974 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Sachigo Lake, Canada?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, leading to a stall and subsequent crash into a prairie, resulting in one death.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 1974 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 1974 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration CF-BHU, operated by Ontario Central Airlines, at Sachigo Lake, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed because the pilot had selected a fuel tank that contained no usable fuel.

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