Canadian Vickers Stranraer crash, Aug 31, 1946 (7 killed)
Canadian Vickers Stranraer accident on August 31, 1946 near Prince Rupert British Columbia, Canada with 7 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control in fog...
- Date: August 31, 1946
- Aircraft: Canadian Vickers Stranraer
- Location: Prince Rupert British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control in fog during approach
On approach to Prince Rupert in fog and poor visibility, the Stranraer Skeena Queen lost control and crashed into Chatham Sound. All seven occupants, three crew and four passengers, were killed and the aircraft was lost.