Noorduyn Norseman crash, Feb 4, 1944 (4 killed), Port Ali...
Noorduyn Norseman accident on February 4, 1944 near Port Alice British Columbia, Canada with 4 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft stalled in a downdraft...
- Date: February 4, 1944
- Aircraft: Noorduyn Norseman
- Location: Port Alice British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft stalled in a downdraft over the mill area and could not recover because it was underpowered, and the pilot was held responsible.
A Royal Canadian Air Force Norseman crashed into a ball field at Port Alice, British Columbia, shortly after takeoff on 4 February 1944. Three occupants were killed at once and the pilot died later of burns and injuries. A passenger was thrown clear and later pulled the pilot from the burning wreckage.