Canadair C-4 North Star crash, Aug 12, 1948, Sydney Nova...
Canadair C-4 North Star accident on August 12, 1948 near Sydney Nova Scotia, Canada with no fatalities.
- Date: August 12, 1948
- Aircraft: Canadair C-4 North Star
- Location: Sydney Nova Scotia, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Trans Canada Air Lines Canadair C 4 North Star on flight TCA185 from Montreal came in too low on final approach to Sydney, Nova Scotia, on 12 August 1948 and struck an earth mound short of the runway. A fuel tank ruptured and a fire started, and the aircraft came to rest in flames. All 17 occupants were unhurt.