Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-... crash, Oct 15, 1970 (4 killed)
Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso) accident on October 15, 1970 near Rhinelander Wisconsin, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Inadequate...
- Date: October 15, 1970
- Aircraft: Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso)
- Location: Rhinelander Wisconsin, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Inadequate preflight preparation, failure to obtain or maintain flying speed, and airframe icing (NTSB CHI71FDJ23)
A Canso amphibian was on a test flight after electrical maintenance at Rhinelander. It failed to climb after takeoff, stalled and crashed in flames in an open field, killing both pilots.