No fatalities

Single-engine mail delivery crash in New York (42-5045)

Saint John's, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 9, 1943, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 42-5045) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Saint John's, Canada during landing or approach. 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

A single-engine aircraft crashed onto the runway edge during landing in New York, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During a scheduled mail flight originating from New York, the aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately upon touchdown. The machine deviated from the intended path and came to rest on the edge of the runway. The incident resulted in significant structural damage, rendering the airframe beyond repair. The pilot sustained minor injuries during the event.

Findings

The specific technical or operational factors contributing to the loss of control are not detailed in the available records. The primary outcome was the destruction of the aircraft and minor trauma to the crew member.