Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Sep 17, 1955 (2 killed), Tho...
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on September 17, 1955 near Thorhild Alberta, Canada with 2 fatalities. Cause: Starboard engine failure; the overloaded...
- Date: September 17, 1955
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Thorhild Alberta, Canada
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Starboard engine failure; the overloaded aircraft could not maintain altitude on one engine
The Bristol 170 Freighter left Edmonton at night for Yellowknife with two crew, four passengers and freight. About 22 minutes after takeoff the starboard engine failed and the crew turned back toward Edmonton. The aircraft came down near Thorhild, Alberta, killing two people.