Narrative:
The Dakota III suffered an accident in bad weather while transporting medical supplies. The port wing and landing gear were seriously damaged after striking sea ice while turning in a climbing left-hand turn after descending below IFR minimums in fog about 7 miles off Frobisher Bay (now called Iqaluit).
» Canadian Military Aircraft Serial Numbers
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 6 May 1952 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47B Dakota III (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF |
| Registration: | 980 |
| MSN: | 26644/15199 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 11,3 km (7.1 mls) off Frobisher Bay, NU ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Frobisher Bay Airport, NU (YFB/CYFB), Canada |
The Dakota III suffered an accident in bad weather while transporting medical supplies. The port wing and landing gear were seriously damaged after striking sea ice while turning in a climbing left-hand turn after descending below IFR minimums in fog about 7 miles off Frobisher Bay (now called Iqaluit).
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» John Bradley» Canadian Military Aircraft Serial Numbers
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