1 fatality

Fatal crash on approach to Cooking Lake Airfield (43-5115)

Cooking Lake, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 24, 1943, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5115) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Cooking Lake, Canada during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 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

A single-occupant aircraft crashed while on final approach to Cooking Lake Airfield for unknown reasons, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach phase of flight into Cooking Lake Airfield. The aircraft lost control and impacted the ground, leading to a fatal accident. At the time of the crash, there was only one person on board: the pilot. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of control remain unexplained in the available records.

Findings

The investigation did not identify a definitive mechanical failure or external cause for the event. The pilot was killed in the accident. No other injuries were reported as there were no other occupants on board.