Noorduyn Norseman crash, Mar 26, 1943 (7 killed), Metlaka...
Noorduyn Norseman accident on March 26, 1943 near Metlakatla Alaska, United States with 7 fatalities. Cause: The pilot misjudged his height above the...
- Date: March 26, 1943
- Aircraft: Noorduyn Norseman
- Location: Metlakatla Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot misjudged his height above the water while turning for an emergency landing in heavy snow, and the court held him responsible for flying into the snowstorm.
The RCAF Norseman was on a liaison flight from Ketchikan to Annette Island in heavy snow. The pilot attempted an emergency landing in the harbour at Metlakatla, the aircraft struck the water and came to rest nose down, and all seven occupants died.