C-FOBE (Noorduyn Aviation Limited NORSEMAN MK. VI) — routes, history & safety record

Register facts: Canadian Civil Aircraft Register (open data, file dated October 27, 2026).

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

July 3, 2004AccidentHull loss
Upon landing on Birch Lake, the second compartment of the right float ruptured. The aircraft nosed down and sank. All five occupants were able to evacuate the cabin and to swim to the shore. The aircraft was written off.
Noorduyn Norseman
Failure of the right float on landing that was leaking probably due to a crack located in the second compartment. Full accident record

Transportation Safety Board of Canada records1 on file

Worst recorded outcome: substantial damage.

July 3, 2004Accidentsubstantial damage
Noorduyn NORSEMAN MK VI · Birch Lake · A04C0132
A04C0132: The Green Airways Ltd float-equipped Noorduyn Norseman Mk. VI, registration C-FOBE, was landing on Birch Lake, ON. Reportedly, the second compartment of the right float ruptured on touchdown and the aircraft veered and nosed down on its right hand side. The four occupants exited the aircraft from the left…

Source: TSB Aviation Safety Information System (ASIS) (open data).