De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Oct 9, 1979 (6 killed)
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on October 9, 1979 near Otter Lake Saskatchewan, Canada with 6 fatalities.
- Date: October 9, 1979
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Otter Lake Saskatchewan, Canada
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Great Shield Air de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (C-GPVE) crashed in a wooded area during initial climb after takeoff from Otter Lake, Saskatchewan, killing all six occupants. The aircraft rolled and pitched down after turning left and right. Investigators could not determine the exact cause, though the aircraft was reportedly overloaded and carried only two safety belts for six people.