On December 28, 1947, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-FFP) operated by Waite Fisheries was involved in an aviation accident near Saskatchewan, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to land on a road during a snowstorm resulted in the aircraft veering into bushes and being destroyed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into bushes while attempting an emergency landing on a road due to snowstorm conditions, resulting in injuries for both occupants.
What happened
During an enroute flight from Buffalo Narrows to Big River, the pilot faced deteriorating weather conditions characterized by a snowstorm. In response to these hazardous conditions, the pilot reduced altitude with the intention of making an emergency landing on a nearby road. However, the aircraft failed to remain on the paved surface and veered into the surrounding bush. The impact resulted in the destruction of the airframe. Both individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries.
Findings
The accident occurred while the pilot was attempting to mitigate the risks associated with poor visibility and weather conditions. The deviation from the intended landing area onto a road led directly to the collision with vegetation, causing the total loss of the aircraft.
Probable cause
The pilot's attempt to land on a road during a snowstorm resulted in the aircraft veering into bushes and being destroyed.
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