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Aircraft excursion at Wawa Airfield (CF-CRE)

Wawa, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 30, 1951, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-CRE) operated by Great Northern Skyways was involved in an aviation accident near Wawa, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and overturned immediately following touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A ski-equipped aircraft veered off the runway and overturned following touchdown at Wawa Airfield, resulting in several injuries.

What happened

Following the landing phase at Wawa Airfield, a ski-equipped aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately after making contact with the runway. The movement caused the plane to deviate from the prepared surface and exit the runway area. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft came to a complete stop in an overturned position.

During the accident, all eight occupants on board sustained injuries. While there were no fatalities reported, the impact and subsequent rollover resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost directional control shortly after touchdown.
  • The excursion led to the plane resting upside down off the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and overturned immediately following touchdown.

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