Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor crash, Nov 23, 1951 (6 killed)
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident on November 23, 1951 near Montreal-Saint-Hubert Quebec, Canada with 6 fatalities. Cause: The crew did not realize...
- Date: November 23, 1951
- Aircraft: Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
- Location: Montreal-Saint-Hubert Quebec, Canada
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The crew did not realize the altitude was insufficient during the initial climb.
The RCAF Beechcraft Expeditor took off from Montreal Saint Hubert Airport in mist and rain. Shortly after takeoff, in the initial climb, it struck treetops and crashed on the slope of Mount Saint Bruno about 8 km northeast of the airport. Six of the seven occupants were killed and one passenger was injured.