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Single-engine aircraft skid off runway during takeoff (G-CARR)

Rivière-du-Loup, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On January 2, 1947, a Stearman C-3 (registration G-CARR) operated by Canadian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Rivière-du-Loup, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with a ground obstacle involving one of the aircraft's skis during the takeoff roll. 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 struck an obstacle on a ski during the takeoff roll, resulting in loss of control. The incident ended with the aircraft coming to rest and no reported injuries.

What happened

The incident occurred while the single-engine aircraft was executing its takeoff roll. During this phase of flight, one of the aircraft's skis struck an obstacle on the ground. This contact caused the machine to go out of control immediately after impact. The aircraft subsequently slid and came to a stop at rest. Authorities confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from the event.

Findings

The primary factor leading to the loss of control was the collision between the ski assembly and an unidentifiable ground obstacle during the acceleration phase. No further technical details or specific regulatory findings are provided in the available source material regarding the nature of the obstacle or subsequent maintenance actions.

Probable cause

Collision with a ground obstacle involving one of the aircraft's skis during the takeoff roll.

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