On 29 June 1960 GCV was yet again en route from Frobisher to Resolution Island, where the weather was clear except for a fog bank which covered part of the runway. The airstrip at Resolution was a 1,500 foot gravel strip and was on much higher ground than the surrounding terrain. The flight was uneventful until The Otter was on final approach from the west to the gravel strip at Resolution Island when severe downdrafts were encountered. After recovering using takeoff power, increased airspeed was still present during landing. The touchdown was within the first 200 feet of runway, and brakes were applied before the tail made contact with the ground. The wheels sank into a soft spot on the runway and the aircraft pitched forward, coming to a stop when the propeller blades touched the ground. At this point the tail dropped heavily. The fuselage was broken about ten inches behind the rear door.