No fatalities

Aircraft crash on island southwest of Prince Rupert (3539)

Prince Rupert, CanadaFlight

On October 15, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 3539) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Prince Rupert, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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

An aircraft crashed on an island located 27 miles southwest of Prince Rupert in unknown circumstances. All six occupants were injured and the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

The incident occurred on an island situated approximately 27 miles southwest of Prince Rupert. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented, as the accident is classified as having occurred in unknown circumstances. Upon impact with the terrain, the airframe was completely destroyed. All six individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions have been recorded for this occurrence. The available records indicate that the cause of the accident has not been determined or is not publicly detailed in the source material.