De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Jul 28, 1993 (5 killed)
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on July 28, 1993 near Lake Allard, Quebec, Canada with 5 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure of unknown origin shortly...
- Date: July 28, 1993
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Lake Allard, Quebec, Canada
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure of unknown origin shortly after takeoff, followed by a stall during the turn back to the lake because airspeed was insufficient.
A de Havilland Beaver operated by Aero Golfe was carrying mine employees from Lake Allard after a train derailment. Shortly after takeoff the engine failed. The pilot turned back toward the lake, but the aircraft stalled during the final turn and crashed into the water. Five occupants died and one passenger was reported rescued.