ASN Aircraft accident Canadair C-54GM North Star 17523 Resolute Airport, NU (YRB)
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Date:Thursday 15 March 1951
Type:Silhouette image of generic argt model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Canadair C-54GM North Star
Operator:Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF
Registration: 17523
MSN: 107
First flight: 1947
Engines: 4 Rolls-Royce Merlin 622
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Resolute Airport, NU (YRB) (   Canada)
Phase: Takeoff (TOF)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Resolute Airport, NU (YRB/CYRB), Canada
Destination airport:?
Narrative:
On takeoff in crosswind from Resolute Airport, Canada, the aircraft started to swing. The pilot ordered "pull it off" and rotated, while the flight engineer misunderstood and closed throttles at same time. No injuries.

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» Canadian Military Aircraft Serial Numbers RCAF 17501 to 17525 Detailed List


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