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Single-engine stall accident at Quebec City Airport (CF-ABC)

Quebec City, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 7, 1937, a Simmonds Spartan (registration CF-ABC) operated by Dominion Airways - Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Quebec City, Canada during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled on final approach because it was flown at a speed below 60 mph, which was insufficient to maintain lift. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-27Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed after stalling during final approach to Quebec City Airport, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the single-engine aircraft was executing a final approach into Quebec City Airport. During this phase of flight, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and subsequently impacted the ground. The crash resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board; both occupants were killed. The individuals identified in the records were the pilot and one passenger.

Findings

Investigations determined that the immediate cause of the accident was a stall during the final approach segment. This loss of lift was attributed to the aircraft being operated at an insufficient airspeed. Official findings established that the speed maintained by the crew was less than 60 mph, which proved inadequate to prevent the stall under the prevailing conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled on final approach because it was flown at a speed below 60 mph, which was insufficient to maintain lift.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Nov 1937 Simmonds Spartan accident near Quebec City, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft crashed after stalling during final approach to Quebec City Airport, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Nov 1937 Simmonds Spartan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Nov 1937 involved a Simmonds Spartan, registration CF-ABC, operated by Dominion Airways - Canada, at Quebec City, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled on final approach because it was flown at a speed below 60 mph, which was insufficient to maintain lift.

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