Noorduyn Norseman crash, Aug 23, 1951, Elk Bay British Co...
Noorduyn Norseman accident on August 23, 1951 near Elk Bay British Columbia, Canada with no fatalities.
- Date: August 23, 1951
- Aircraft: Noorduyn Norseman
- Location: Elk Bay British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Norseman float aircraft of Queen Charlotte Airlines was flying in smoke from a forest fire when the pilot tried to land at Elk Bay, British Columbia, on 23 August 1951. The aircraft hit the water, cartwheeled and sank, and all eight occupants reached shore.