Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Heard it was 60 west of south end. UJX I believe.
Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Looks like Lawrence Bay Airways DHC 2.
Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
There was some pretty nasty wx up there yesterday. Here was the SIGMET for the area at the time.
SIGMET H11 VALID 301720/302120 CWEGWTN
35 NM OF LN /5749N10422W/30 SW COLLINS BAY - /5929N09958W/65 NW
TADOULE LAKE.
BKN LN TS OBSD ON SAT PIXS AND LTNG DTCTR. ESTD CB TOPS 380. GR AND
G40KT FCST WITH LN. LN MOVG NEWD AT 25 KTS. LTL CHG NEXT 3 HRS.
END/GFA32/KF/NM/CMAC-W
SIGMET H11 VALID 301720/302120 CWEGWTN
35 NM OF LN /5749N10422W/30 SW COLLINS BAY - /5929N09958W/65 NW
TADOULE LAKE.
BKN LN TS OBSD ON SAT PIXS AND LTNG DTCTR. ESTD CB TOPS 380. GR AND
G40KT FCST WITH LN. LN MOVG NEWD AT 25 KTS. LTL CHG NEXT 3 HRS.
END/GFA32/KF/NM/CMAC-W
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Copy from paper
SOUTHEND, SK — At least three people, including the pilot, were killed Thursday afternoon when a float plane crashed hard into the water of Buss Lake in northern Saskatchewan.
Capt. Keith Hoey of Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario said an emergency beacon was detected by satellite at about 1:45 p.m. ET.
"By chance, there happened to be an aircraft flying by that was able to hear the signal over the radio and they actually were able to locate the crash site for us," explained Hoey.
He said that was helpful since the beacon signal is accurate only to within a few miles.
A search and rescue squad was immediately dispatched on a Hercules aircraft from 435 Squadron in Winnipeg.
Two technicians jumped from the Hercules and spotted the wreckage of the deHavilland Beaver in relatively shallow water.
"It was twisted up pretty good," said Hoey. "The wing and the engine had broken away from the airplane."
Hoey said it was a precarious situation for the search and rescue technicians, who had to use a chainsaw dropped to them from the Hercules to cut out a path for a helicopter to land in the dense bush in case they themselves got into trouble.
He said they had initially hoped to dive down to make a thorough search, but determined it was not safe.
"The aircraft's big enough that it would be difficult to get in to -- they would risk their own lives to get in."
However, they did ascertain that there were no survivors.
"They were able to determine that whoever they could see on the aircraft was deceased," said Hoey.
The plane can seat a maximum of six people, but RCMP Sgt. Paul Dawson said by late Thursday night only three deceased were confirmed.
Hoey said that unfortunately, the owners of the plane were not able to verify how many people were on board.
Dawson said the origin and destination of the flight were unknown, but Hoey said it appeared to be a fishing trip of some kind.
"We think they were going in to pick up people from a fishing cabin," he said. "We think they were hired to pick the people up and bring them out."
Dawson said members of the La Ronge RCMP detachment arrived on scene about 8:30 p.m. Thursday night to take over the investigation.
He said the members had to be flown in by float plane themselves.
"This is not just a case of driving up to a location," he said. "It's a very remote area. It's not an easy place to get to. The fact we got up there by 8:30 p.m. was actually pretty good."
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will also be involved in the investigation.
SOUTHEND, SK — At least three people, including the pilot, were killed Thursday afternoon when a float plane crashed hard into the water of Buss Lake in northern Saskatchewan.
Capt. Keith Hoey of Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario said an emergency beacon was detected by satellite at about 1:45 p.m. ET.
"By chance, there happened to be an aircraft flying by that was able to hear the signal over the radio and they actually were able to locate the crash site for us," explained Hoey.
He said that was helpful since the beacon signal is accurate only to within a few miles.
A search and rescue squad was immediately dispatched on a Hercules aircraft from 435 Squadron in Winnipeg.
Two technicians jumped from the Hercules and spotted the wreckage of the deHavilland Beaver in relatively shallow water.
"It was twisted up pretty good," said Hoey. "The wing and the engine had broken away from the airplane."
Hoey said it was a precarious situation for the search and rescue technicians, who had to use a chainsaw dropped to them from the Hercules to cut out a path for a helicopter to land in the dense bush in case they themselves got into trouble.
He said they had initially hoped to dive down to make a thorough search, but determined it was not safe.
"The aircraft's big enough that it would be difficult to get in to -- they would risk their own lives to get in."
However, they did ascertain that there were no survivors.
"They were able to determine that whoever they could see on the aircraft was deceased," said Hoey.
The plane can seat a maximum of six people, but RCMP Sgt. Paul Dawson said by late Thursday night only three deceased were confirmed.
Hoey said that unfortunately, the owners of the plane were not able to verify how many people were on board.
Dawson said the origin and destination of the flight were unknown, but Hoey said it appeared to be a fishing trip of some kind.
"We think they were going in to pick up people from a fishing cabin," he said. "We think they were hired to pick the people up and bring them out."
Dawson said members of the La Ronge RCMP detachment arrived on scene about 8:30 p.m. Thursday night to take over the investigation.
He said the members had to be flown in by float plane themselves.
"This is not just a case of driving up to a location," he said. "It's a very remote area. It's not an easy place to get to. The fact we got up there by 8:30 p.m. was actually pretty good."
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will also be involved in the investigation.
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Unfortunately more news
SOUTHEND, SK — RCMP say an additional two people were killed when a float plane crashed in northern Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of dead to five.
The plane went down hard into the waters of Buss Lake Thursday afternoon.
Police had confirmed three deaths earlier, but weren't sure how many people were aboard the aircraft because the plane's owners weren't able to supply that information.
RCMP Sgt. Paul Dawson now says searchers at the site have confirmed the two additional deaths.
He adds that a team of underwater divers is on its way to the crash site.
None of the identities of the victims have been released, and there's no word yet on why the plane crashed.
SOUTHEND, SK — RCMP say an additional two people were killed when a float plane crashed in northern Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of dead to five.
The plane went down hard into the waters of Buss Lake Thursday afternoon.
Police had confirmed three deaths earlier, but weren't sure how many people were aboard the aircraft because the plane's owners weren't able to supply that information.
RCMP Sgt. Paul Dawson now says searchers at the site have confirmed the two additional deaths.
He adds that a team of underwater divers is on its way to the crash site.
None of the identities of the victims have been released, and there's no word yet on why the plane crashed.
Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Was this for sure a commercial operator? It is odd that the origin, destination and number of occupants were unknown...
Seems like expecting accidents is getting to be the norm, not the exception - wish it would change for the better.
Kirsten B.
Seems like expecting accidents is getting to be the norm, not the exception - wish it would change for the better.
Kirsten B.
“Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.” Amelia Earhart
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Owned by Lawrence Bay Lodge,and they have their own O.C
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Siddley Hawker
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
I had my brush with the ol' beaver. It can happen to anyone. Condolences indeed.
Dave.
Dave.
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snowbird87
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Sadden to hear the terrible news, My sincere Condolences go out to all the Families.Siddley Hawker wrote:
Condolances to all.
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
my deepest condolences to his girlfriend and son, and everybody at LB,
He was such an awesome guy, I still can't believe it. He was flying upthere for about ten years, and was very experienced and safety oriented pilot.
Always a funny guy, we had such good times when I was working up there and after...
Rest in peace my friend,
He was such an awesome guy, I still can't believe it. He was flying upthere for about ten years, and was very experienced and safety oriented pilot.
Always a funny guy, we had such good times when I was working up there and after...
Rest in peace my friend,
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Met this wonderful pilot last summer on a trip up to KA9, had an awesome visit 
, made me feel welcome. And although i only met him once, i feel for all those who knew him, and his family. The aviation community has lost an amazing, talented and great float driver. My condolences to his family, as wells as all those at LB. R.I.P 
, made me feel welcome. And although i only met him once, i feel for all those who knew him, and his family. The aviation community has lost an amazing, talented and great float driver. My condolences to his family, as wells as all those at LB. R.I.P Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
I refuse to go bungee jumping... I came into this world because of a broken rubber, I'm not leaving because of one
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
Anybody out there like transwest's float guys or other companies flying around heard anything about what happened? According to the Cador, it happened on takeoff???
Any info would be appreciated, I'm very puzzled by the death of my good friend...
Any info would be appreciated, I'm very puzzled by the death of my good friend...
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Re: Plane crashes in northern Saskatchewan
do they have their oc back yet?
