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Aircraft fire following landing in Selkirk (CF-BFU)

Selkirk, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 31, 1971, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-BFU) operated by Gayle Air was involved in an aviation accident near Selkirk, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft's nose dipped during landing, causing it to overturn and ignite. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft equipped with skis overturned and caught fire during its landing sequence in Selkirk in 1971.

What happened

In 1971, an aircraft configured with skis was involved in a ground accident upon arrival at Selkirk. During the landing phase, the nose of the plane dipped downward, causing the aircraft to overturn. Following the capsize, the vehicle came to rest in an inverted position and subsequently ignited.

While the resulting fire completely destroyed the aircraft, there were no fatalities or injuries reported during the incident. The specific day and month of the event are not recorded in available documentation.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating with skis installed for landing.
  • The sequence of events began with a nose-down motion during the landing process.
  • The aircraft overturned and caught fire immediately following the impact with the ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft's nose dipped during landing, causing it to overturn and ignite.

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