This video was assembled based on Georges's pictures/slides, pictures from a team that visited the wreck and JP from Quebec Forestry who contacted me back in 2008.
The aircraft was on a non-scheduled flight from Moosonee to Nemiscan Settlement Thursday 9 January 1964. The pilot stated that he used the rear fuel tanks for takeoff and cruise and that they contained about 150 gallons of fuel, with about 10-15 gallons in each of the front tanks. About 50 minutes after takeoff the left engine fuel pressure dropped to zero, and the engine failed. The booster pumps were switched on and the tank selections were changed without effect. At this time the right engine fuel pressure dropped to zero, and the engine failed. Attempts to re-start were unsuccessful and when the aircraft was 200 ft above the ground the pilot realized he could not reach the Rupert River. A forced landing was made into trees about 1000 ft from the river with the undercarriage down. Both pilots were severely injured.
Examination of the wreckage showed that the front fuel tanks were empty and no fuel had apparently been used from either of the rear tanks. Damaged beyond repair final location is near Rupert River, Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Northern Quebec, QC (20-25km southeast of Waskaganish).
24 авг 2024
