Noorduyn Norseman crash, Oct 29, 1940, Nanaimo British Co...
Noorduyn Norseman accident on October 29, 1940 near Nanaimo British Columbia, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: An engine fire in flight forced the...
- Date: October 29, 1940
- Aircraft: Noorduyn Norseman
- Location: Nanaimo British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: An engine fire in flight forced the pilot to make an emergency landing.
A Noorduyn Norseman operated by Ginger Coote Airways was flying from Vancouver to Zeballos on 29 October 1940 when its engine caught fire in flight. The pilot made a forced landing, and the aircraft overturned and burst into flames. All four occupants were injured.