5 fatalities

Five-person aircraft crash into Toro Lake near Saint-Félicien (CF-GIA)

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On October 9, 1949, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-GIA) operated by World-Wide Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Toro Lake, Canada in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into Toro Lake approximately 93 kilometers west of Saint-Félicien, resulting in the deaths of all five occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred when an aircraft impacted Toro Lake, a body of water situated roughly 93 km to the west of the town of Saint-Félicien. The specific sequence of events leading up to the impact is not detailed in the available records, as the crash circumstances remain unknown. Upon impact with the lake, the aircraft was destroyed. All five occupants were killed in the accident.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or investigative conclusions are provided in the source material regarding the cause of the crash. The event is recorded solely by its location and the resulting fatalities.