De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Sep 30, 1996 (2 killed)
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on September 30, 1996 near Portage Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot...
- Date: September 30, 1996
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Portage Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot probably lost visual reference with the surface after takeoff from the pond, and the aircraft struck the water while he attempted to regain it or after he lost control in reduced visibility.
A float-equipped Beaver operated by Castle Rock Exploration departed a pond at Ugly Lake for Goose Bay. It was overdue, and an oil slick and a company paddle were later found about 66 nautical miles north of Goose Bay. The wreckage was found in 120 feet of water with both occupants inside, both killed.