Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 February 1941
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 14-H2 Super Electra
Owner/operator: Trans-Canada Air Lines – TCAL
Registration Number: CF-TCP
Location: near Armstrong Airport, ON (YYW) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a ground impact during approach to Winnipeg, resulting in a diversion to Armstrong Airport. An engine malfunction necessitated a diversion, leading to a crash into trees.An aircraft experienced a ground impact during approach to Winnipeg, resulting in a diversion to Armstrong Airport. An engine malfunction necessitated a diversion, leading to a crash into trees.
Description
Crashed into trees during approach. The aircraft operated on a domestic flight from Montreal to Winnipeg with en route stops at Ottawa, Toronto and North Bay. En route the aircraft developed engine trouble, forcing the crew to divert to Armstrong Airport.
Primary Cause
Engine trouble during en route operations.Engine trouble during en route operations.Share on:
