Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-... crash, Nov 24, 1955 (3 killed)
Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso) accident on November 24, 1955 near Johnstone Strait British Columbia, Canada with 3 fatalities. Cause:...
- Date: November 24, 1955
- Aircraft: Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso)
- Location: Johnstone Strait British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure in flight
A Royal Canadian Air Force Canso flying from Sea Island, Vancouver, toward Holberg lost an engine while flying along Vancouver Island on 24 November 1955. The pilot attempted to ditch the aircraft in Johnstone Strait, where it crashed, and the other occupants were rescued while three crew members were lost.