De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Aug 9, 1972 (2 killed)
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on August 9, 1972 near Beniah Lake Nunavut, Canada with 2 fatalities.
- Date: August 9, 1972
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Beniah Lake Nunavut, Canada
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
A Gateway Aviation DHC-2 Beaver flying low over Beniah Lake turned steeply left to avoid a hill and its left wing struck spruce trees. The aircraft cartwheeled and burned, killing the pilot and one passenger, while three passengers were injured.