C-GBSK
Douglas Aircraft Co C54G-DC · built 1946
Register facts: Canadian Civil Aircraft Register (open data, file dated October 27, 2026).
This airframe was written off — TSB records the aircraft destroyed on August 2, 2003. No route data will appear.
Safety history
- August 2, 2003AccidentHull loss
The four engine aircraft was completing a cargo flight to Ulu, carrying four crew members and a load consisting of 45 oil drums. On final approach, the crew realized his speed was too high so he reduced engine power and selected full flaps. The aircraft lost height so power was added.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada records8 on file
Worst recorded outcome: destroyed (August 2, 2003).
- August 2, 2003Accidentdestroyed
A03W0164: The Buffalo Airways Ltd. Douglas C54G (DC-4), C-GBSK, was landing at the ULU mining strip with 45 drums of diesel fuel. On short final, the crew noticed that they were too fast, and reduced power as the flaps were selected to full. As the aircraft began to settle, power was increased, but the aircraft…
- June 9, 2003Incident
A03W0114: A Buffalo Airways Ltd. C54G-DC(DC-4), C-GBSK, was en route to Yellowknife, NT when the number 4 engine (Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp D3) began to run rough. The engine was shut down as a precautionary measure and the flight continued to Yellowknife. Maintenance changed a cylinder and cleaned the screen. The…
- November 23, 2002Incident
A02W0231: Shortly after the Douglas C54G-DC departed Ekati (CYOA), NT, and during the second power reduction, the No. 2 engine zone-2 fire warning light illuminated. Sparks and flames were observed in the cowl flap area, and the crew shut the engine (P&W R2000-7M2, SN P107052) down in accordance with company SOP. The…
- October 11, 1990Incident
Alors que l'avion etait en croisiere normale, l'equipage s'est apercu que la temperature d'hui le du moteur no.3 montait
- September 22, 1990Incident
A few seconds after power was applied for take-off, a fire warning of no.4 engine came on. Ta ke-off was aborded, engin
- September 16, 1990Incident
En route while reducing power from climb to cruise, crew noticed roughness, low power and smoke around no.4 engine
- July 26, 1988Incident
En montee, le pilote a entendu un bruit provenant du moteur #4. Le pilote a decide de couper le mot eur et de poursuivre sa r
- April 7, 1988Incident
Engine no. 1 seized during take-off. Pilot ask priority landing. A/c landed safely. Engine seized duized due to oil contamina
Source: TSB Aviation Safety Information System (ASIS) (open data).