Ontario Central Airlines
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Ontario Central Airlines was a Canadian airline headquartered in Kenora, Ontario
. It was founded in 1947. In 1984, the airline was renamed Nunasi-Central Airlines.
aircraft. Originally founded as a charter airline, in 1957 Ontario Central introduced its first scheduled services, having purchased Beechcraft 18
CF-KIA. The first two routes were from Kenora to Winnipeg, Manitoba
and return, and from Kenora to Fort Frances
, Atikokan
and Fort William and return. These services were discontinued in the summer of 1958. In 1963, its President was B E Lamm and the Vice President was R A Kiteley. In 1976, the airline was bought by entrepreneur Stanley Matthew Deluce.
In December 1984, Ontario Central Airlines was renamed Nunasi-Central Airlines. Nunasi-Central Airlines was allocated the ICAO Code
NUN and used the callsign NUNASI.
in Ontario. The airline also engaged in aerial advertising and pest control services.
CF-CPS crashed at Kirkness Lake, Ontario, killing the pilot and his passenger.
On 22 October 1951, Norseman CF-BTH was destroyed in a landing accident at Red Lake
when it hit rocks at night.
On 20 December 1957, Norseman CF-DRE crashed on landing at Ball Lake, Ontario, seriously injuring the pilot and killing three passengers. The aircraft was destroyed.
On 25 July 1958, Norseman CF-IRH was involved in a mid-air collision with Norseman CF-BZM of Parsons Airways on approach to Kenora Airport. CF-BZM was written off, but CF-IRH was repaired and returned to service. Of a total of 15 people on board the two aircraft, the worst injury was a broken arm.
On 26 March 1960, Norseman CF-IRH crashed at Red Lake, Ontario
and was destroyed.
On 19 June 1974, Norseman CF-BHU crashed at Sachigo Lake, Ontario due to fuel mismanagement. The pilot was injured and one of the two passengers were killed.
On 19 August 1965, Norseman CF-OBO was destroyed in a landing accident at Island Lake, Manitoba
. The pilot was seriously injured.
On 15 February 1983, Douglas DC-3
C-FBKX was damaged beyond repair in a crash landing at Shamathawa, New Brunswick
following an engine failure following which the overloaded aircraft was unable to maintain flight on a single engine. The aircraft was on a non-scheduled passenger flight, all four people on board survived. As of July 2009, the hulk of the aircraft remains on site at 55°58.18′N 92°31.65′W.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. It was founded in 1947. In 1984, the airline was renamed Nunasi-Central Airlines.
History
Ontario Central Airlines was founded in 1947, starting with two Fairchild 82Fairchild 82
-Bibliography:* Donald, David, ed. The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: Prospero Books, 1997. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.* Milberry, Larry. Aviation In Canada. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., 1979. ISBN 0-07-082778-8....
aircraft. Originally founded as a charter airline, in 1957 Ontario Central introduced its first scheduled services, having purchased Beechcraft 18
Beechcraft Model 18
The Beechcraft Model 18, or "Twin Beech", as it is better known, is a 6-11 seat, twin-engine, low-wing, conventional-gear aircraft that was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation of Wichita, Kansas...
CF-KIA. The first two routes were from Kenora to Winnipeg, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
and return, and from Kenora to Fort Frances
Fort Frances Municipal Airport
Fort Frances Municipal Airport, , is located northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada.The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency...
, Atikokan
Atikokan Municipal Airport
Atikokan Municipal Aerodrome, , is a registered aerodrome located northwest of the town of Atikokan, Ontario, Canada. It is served by a published instrument approach.-External links:* on COPA's Places to Fly airport directory...
and Fort William and return. These services were discontinued in the summer of 1958. In 1963, its President was B E Lamm and the Vice President was R A Kiteley. In 1976, the airline was bought by entrepreneur Stanley Matthew Deluce.
In December 1984, Ontario Central Airlines was renamed Nunasi-Central Airlines. Nunasi-Central Airlines was allocated the ICAO Code
Airline codes
This is a list of airline codes. The table lists the IATA airline designators, the ICAO airline designators and the airline call signs...
NUN and used the callsign NUNASI.
Services
The airline operated amphibious flights from Kenora, Ball Lake, and Red LakeRed Lake, Ontario
Population trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
in Ontario. The airline also engaged in aerial advertising and pest control services.
Beechcraft 18
- CF-KIA. This was the first Beech 18 bought by Ontario Central Airlines. It was used to start operating scheduled services.
- C-FSFH Built in 1943 as C-45B Expeditor for the USAAF as 43-35481. To RAFRoyal Air ForceThe Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
as HB112 but diverted to RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
without serving in the RAF. Sold out of service and registered CF-SFH, then re-registered C-FSFH. Served with Ontario Central Airlines under this registration. Sold in November 1996 to Selkirk Air, Selkirk, ManitobaSelkirk, ManitobaSelkirk is a city in the western Canadian province of Manitoba, located about 22 km northeast of the provincial capital Winnipeg on the Red River, near . As of the 2006 census, Selkirk had a population of 9,515....
.
- CF-XUO c/n CA-208. Delivered to the RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
at RCAF Trenton on 14 August 1952. Allocated serial RCAF2329. Stored servicable on 12 September and transferred to inactive reserve on 21 November 1956. Allocated to 402 SquadronNo. 402 Squadron RCAF402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron is about to be renamed , as a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada-Pre-war history:...
, Stevenson Field, ManitobaWinnipeg International AirportWinnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, more commonly known as Winnipeg International Airport is an international airport in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the eighth busiest airport in Canada by passenger traffic, serving just over 3.3 million passengers, and the 12th...
. On 31 October 1966 placed into storage with No. 1005 Technical Storage Unit, RCAF Saskatoon, SaskatchewanRCAF Station SaskatoonRCAF Station Saskatoon was a World War II British Commonwealth Air Training Plan base operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force . It was located at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada....
. Sold on 7 July 1965 to Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered CF-XUO. Later re-registered C-FXUO whilst in service with Nunasi-Central Airlines. Sold in November 1985 to Green Airways, Red Lake, OntarioRed Lake, OntarioPopulation trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
then sold in October 1986 to V Kelner Airways, Pickle Lake, OntarioPickle Lake, OntarioPickle Lake is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the most northerly community in the province that has year-round access by road. Located north of Thunder Bay, highway access is via Highway 599, the only access road to the town from the south. More northerly communities rely...
. Sold in March 1987 to Beaver Air, Vancouver, British Columbia and then to Ignace Airways, Ignace, OntarioIgnace, OntarioIgnace is a township in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located at Highway 17 and Secondary Highway 599, and on the Canadian Pacific Railway between Thunder Bay and Kenora. It is on the shore of Agimak Lake, and, as of 2006, the population of Ignace was 1,431.The town was...
in April 1988. Sold in May 1990 to Showalter's Air Service, Ear Falls, OntarioEar Falls, OntarioEar Falls is a small settlement and township located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, on the right bank of the English River near the outlet of Lac Seul...
.
- C-GEHX c/n CA-112. Delivered to the RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
in February 1952 and allocated serial 1512. Loaned to the NavyRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
between January 1955 and May 1957. With the unification of the Canadian ForcesCanadian ForcesThe Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
in 1968, the aircraft's serial was changed to 5181. Struck off charge in October 1970 and later sold to Silver Pine Air Services as CF-ZNF. Later re-registered C-GEHX. Owners since 1982 include Minto Airways, North Cariboo Flying Service, Nunasi-Central Airways, Ontario Central Airways, Sky North and Red Lake Airways. In August 2006, the aircraft was sold to Kenora Air Service, Kenora, Ontario.
Cessna 180
- Ontario Central Airlines operated fiveCessna 180Cessna 180The Cessna 180 is a four- or six-seat, fixed conventional gear general aviation airplane which was produced between 1953 and 1981. Though the design is no longer in production, many of these aircraft are still in use as personal aircraft and in utility roles such as bush...
aircraft in 1963. They were still operating five of these aircraft in 1970.
Consolidated PBY-5A Canso
- CF-OWE c/n CV-397. Built in 1944 for the RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
and allocated serial RCAF11074. Struck off charge on 7 November 1961 and sold to Ontario Central Airlines in 1965 and registered CF-OWE. Withdrawn from use in 1970. Sold in 1977 to Ilford-Riverton Airways, Winnipeg, Manitoba and re-registered C-FOWE. Sold in 1983 to Northland Outdoors and then sold in June 1984 to R J Franks, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
and re-registered N691RF. Sold in 1986 to Jonathan Seagull Holdings, Vancouver, British Columbia and re-registered C-FOWE. On 30 May 1986, the aircraft was damaged in a landing accident at Plymouth HarbourPlymouthPlymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
, United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
but was repaired and returned to service. In March 1989 it was registered once again to R J Franks, and re-registered N69RF. Sold in 1990 to Flying Catalina Corp, Los Angeles and operated until 1992. Sold in 2000 to Wilson Edwards, Big Spring, TexasBig Spring, TexasBig Spring is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Texas, United States, at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20. With a population of 25,233 at the 2000 census, it is the largest city between Midland to the west, Abilene to the east, Lubbock to the north, and San Angelo...
. As of 2001, the aircraft was airworthy.
de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
- C-GKPJ c/n 997. Built in November 1956 for the United States ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
as 56-4603. Sold out of service in June 1976 and registered N3314F, the N222CD in September that year and reverting to N3314F in January 1977 for the Indiana Department of Natural ResourcesIndiana Department of Natural ResourcesThe Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc...
, Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. Registration cancelled in January 1981 and sold that September to Ontarion Central Airlines and registered C-GKPJ. Sold in March 1985 to J Cheyney, White Salmon, WashingtonWhite Salmon, WashingtonWhite Salmon is a city in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge. The population was 2,193 at the 2000 census and increased 1.4% to 2,224 at the 2010 census.-History:...
and registered N997DH.
de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
- CF-MEL Delivered in June 1957 to D D Thompson Aviation, MontrealMontrealMontreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
Leased to Northern Wings. Sold in October 1961 to Lamb Airways. Damaged in a take-off accident on 1 December 1971 at Whale CoveWhale Cove AirportWhale Cove Airport is located Whale Cove, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.-Airlines and destinations:...
, Northwest TerritoriesNorthwest TerritoriesThe Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
but repaired and returned to service. Registration changed to C-FMEL. Sold to Ontario Central Airlines in 1981. Damaged in an accident on 15 January 1985 at Red Lake AirportRed Lake AirportRed Lake Airport, , is located north of Red Lake, Ontario, Canada.The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers....
, OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. Repaired and sold to Green Airways, Red LakeRed Lake, OntarioPopulation trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
in February 1986. Sold in September 1994 to Cargair, St-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec then to Wildcountry Airways in August 1995. On 16 June 1996, there was an in-flight fire. An emergency landing was made following which the aircraft was burnt out.
- C-GYKO c/n 287. Built for the United States ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
as 58-1682. Entire service career based at United States Military AcademyUnited States Military AcademyThe United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
, West Point, New YorkWest Point, New YorkWest Point is a federal military reservation established by President of the United States Thomas Jefferson in 1802. It is a census-designated place located in Town of Highlands in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 7,138 at the 2000 census...
. Withdrawn from service in June 1973 and allocated to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Centre, Davis–Monthan AFB, Tucson, ArizonaTucson, ArizonaTucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
. Allocated in April 1974 to the University of Tennessee Space InstituteUniversity of Tennessee Space InstituteThe University of Tennessee Space Institute, also known as UTSI, is a satellite campus of the University of Tennessee located near Tullahoma, Tennessee....
and re-registered N22UT. On 17 March 1975, the aircraft was substantially damaged in an accident at Franklin County AirportFranklin County Airport (Texas)Franklin County Airport is a public airport located two miles northwest of the central business district of Mount Vernon, a town in Franklin County, Texas, United States. It is owned by Franklin County.- Facilities and aircraft :...
. Wreck purchased by Ontario Central Airlines and rebuilt to flying condition. Registered C-GYKO in January 1977 and entered service that June. Sold to Central Air Transport, Sioux Lookout, ManitobaManitobaManitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
in 1980. In 1987, it was sold to Gold Belt Air Transport, Sioux Lookout and then to Ashuanipi Aviation, Labrador City, Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
in December 1988. Sold in August 1990 to Alexandair Inc, Sept-Îles, QuebecSept-Îles, QuebecFor the islands in north of Brittany, see JentilezSept-Îles is a city in the Côte-Nord region of eastern Quebec, Canada. It is the northernmost town in Quebec with any significant population...
but damaged in a forced landing at Lac Sale, Quebec on 5 October 1990. Sold to Ashuanipi Aviation, and registered to them in February 1993. Sold to Mandair, Kenora, Ontario in September 1994 and then to River Air, Pistol LakeMinaki/Pistol Lake Water AerodromeMinaki/Pistol Lake Water Aerodrome, , is located west of Minaki, Ontario, Canada....
, Minaki, OntarioMinaki, OntarioMinaki is an unincorporated area and community in Unorganized Kenora District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located at the point where the Canadian National Railways transcontinental main line crosses the Winnipeg River, between Wade to the west and Ena Lake at the east, and was...
in June 1996. Converted in 2002 to a Turbo Beaver. The original Pratt & Whitney R-1340Pratt & Whitney R-1340|-See also:* Pratt & Whitney Wasp series* Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior* Pratt & Whitney R-1535 Twin Wasp Junior* Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp-Bibliography:...
piston engine being replaced by a Garrett TPE331 turboprop engine.
Douglas DC-3
- CF-ABA c/n 20562. Built as Douglas C-47A-90-DL 43-16096 for the USAAF. Transferred to the RNoAFRoyal Norwegian Air ForceThe Royal Norwegian Air Force is the air force of Norway. It was established as a separate arm of the Norwegian armed forces on 10 November 1944. The RNoAF's peace force is approximately 1,430 employees . 600 personnel also serve their draft period in the RNoAF...
in May 1945 and then sold to Norwegian Air Lines in October 1947 and registered LN-IAN. Sold in March 1949 to Les Avions Bleus and registered F-OADR. Sold in 1951 to Cornell Dublier Electric Corp, New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
and re-registered N9989F. Sold in January 1968 to Huber Homes Inc and re-registered N355HH. Sold in January 1970 to H M Dunn, Lexington, KentuckyLexington, KentuckyLexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
and then to Midwest AirlinesMidwest AirlinesMidwest Airlines was a U.S.-based airline and was also an operating brand of Republic Airways Holdings based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. operating from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport...
in June 1970. Sold in June 1972 to Aviation Sales International and re-registered CF-ABA. Sold in July 1972 to Albig Aviation, L'Ancienne-Lorette, QuebecL'Ancienne-Lorette, QuebecL'Ancienne-Lorette is a city in central Quebec, Canada. It is a suburb of and an enclave within Quebec City. It was merged with Quebec City from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2005, but was re-established as a separate city on January 1, 2006....
and then to Sigfusson Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba in April 1973. Sold that same month to Superior AirwaysSuperior AirwaysSuperior Airways is a chartered air service based in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada at the Red Lake Airport in the town of Cochenour. Established in 2003, Superior Airways has been serving Northwestern Ontario by flying cargo, fisherman, hunters, firefighters, first nations, medical patients and law...
and then to Ontario Central Airways, Reindeer Air Service and Wright Enterprises, Edmonton, Alberta by 1974. Sold to Ilford Riverton Airways in 1978, by which time registration had been changed to C-FABA. Sold in January 1979 to Wright Enterprises and then sold in September 1979 to Yukon Air Service, Fairbanks, AlaskaFairbanks, AlaskaFairbanks is a home rule city in and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska, and second largest in the state behind Anchorage...
and re-registered N3FT. The next owner was Air NorthAir NorthAir North Charter and Training Ltd., operating as Air North, Yukon's Airline is a Canadian airline based in Whitehorse, Yukon. It operates scheduled passenger, charter, cargo and ground handling services throughout the Yukon, with flights to the Northwest Territories, Alaska, British Columbia, and...
then sold in 1990 to Rocky Mountain Helicoptes, Provo, UtahProvo, UtahProvo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
. Sold in October 1993 to Living Water Teaching Inc and based in GuatemalaGuatemalaGuatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
. Written off on 1 November 1998 when it crashed into a mountain on approach to Quetzaltenango AirportQuetzaltenango AirportQuetzaltenango Airport serves the city of Quetzaltenango also known as "Xelajú" or "Xela" and western Guatemala...
. Eleven of the 18 people on board were killed.
- CF-BKV c/n 4441. Built as Douglas R4D-1 BuNo 01985 for the United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. Struck off charge on 30 September 1946 and placed on United States Civil Register as NC4806N, then to RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
in June 1951 as RCAF10912. Re-serialled RCAF12967 in June 1970. Sold in November 1973 to Atlantic Central Airlines and registered CF-BKV. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines that month. Leased to Patricia Air Services but written off on 12 May 1977 at Pickle Lake AirportPickle Lake AirportPickle Lake Airport, , is located southwest of Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada.-Accidents and incidents:*On 12 May 1977, Douglas R4D-1 C-FBKV of Patricia Air Services was written off in an accident. One person was killed....
, Ontario.
- CF-YQG c/n 4654. Built as a Douglas R4D-1 BuNo 05054 for the United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. Struck off charge on 30 April 1946 and registered NC62001. To Crane Co in 1951 and then to Beldex Corp and registered N99U. Sold in June 1963 to John F Oyster Manufacturing Co, Pittsburgh. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines in July 1969 and re-registered CF-YQG. Re-registered C-FYQG in 1980, passing to Nunasi-Central Airlines in March 1987 and served until October 1996. In 2007, the aircraft was owned by Buffalo AirwaysBuffalo AirwaysBuffalo Airways is a family-run airline based in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada established in 1970 by Joe McBryan, also known as "Buffalo Joe". It operates scheduled passenger, scheduled cargo, charter passenger, charter cargo, firefighting and fuel services...
and in store at Red Deer Airport.
- C-GCKE Originally built as a Douglas C-47B-20-DK for the USAAF as 43-49942. To the RAFRoyal Air ForceThe Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
as KN270, later to the RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
, retaining RAF serial. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered C-GCKE, in service until December 1984. In service until December 1985 then leased back to Ontario Central Airlines until March 1986. Leased to Perimeter Airlines Inland until May 1986. Leased to Ata Construction Lted, Norman Wells, Northwest TerritoriesNorman Wells, Northwest TerritoriesNorman Wells is the regional centre for the Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada...
until 1989, then to Calm AirCalm AirCalm Air International LP. is an airline based in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada and is presently owned by the Exchange Income Corporation. It operates services in northern Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. Charter and freight services are also undertaken. Its main base is Thompson Airport.-...
. Later sold to Randy Daoust, St. Albert, AlbertaSt. Albert, AlbertaSt. Albert is a suburban city in Alberta, located northwest of Edmonton, on the Sturgeon River. It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now the second largest city in the Edmonton area. St...
but registration cancelled in 1995. As of December 2008, registered as N47HL Bluebonnet Belle and operated by the Commemorative Air ForceCommemorative Air ForceThe Commemorative Air Force , formerly known as the Confederate Air Force, is a Texas-based non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and showing historical aircraft at airshows primarily throughout the U.S. and Canada...
, Midland, TexasMidland, TexasMidland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. As of 2010, the population of Midland was 111,147. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas...
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
- C-GSTA c/n 10201. Built in 1943 as a Douglas C-47-60-DL for the USAAF as 43-24339. Transferred to the RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
in September 1943. Sold to the RAFORoyal Air Force of OmanThe Royal Air Force of Oman is the air arm of the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces-History:...
in 1969 and allocated serial 502. Sold to a NorwegianNorwayNorway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
owner in 1972 and registered LN-TVA. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines and registered C-GSTA. Sold in 1991 to SADELCASADELCASADELCA is a cargo airline based at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia.-Accidents and incidents:...
, ColombiaColombiaColombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
and re-registered HK-2663X. Sold in 1992 to SAEP and served until 1994 when placed in storage. Served at one time with AeroVanguardia. In April 2004, the aircraft was in service with ARAL.
Fairchild 82
- CF-AXL Ontario Central Airlines operated this aircraft along with CF-AXM. Both were purchased from Canadian Pacific Air Lines in 1947. AXM crashed during take off at Kenora Ontario. AXL served until 1954 when it was sold out of the fleet. This airplane is currently preserved at the Canada Aviation MuseumCanada Aviation MuseumThe Canada Aviation and Space Museum is Canada's national aviation history museum. The museum is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport...
, Ottawa, Ontario.
Grumman Goose
- Ontario Central Airlines operated two Grumman GooseGrumman GooseThe Grumman G-21 Goose amphibious aircraft was designed as an eight-seat "commuter" plane for businessmen in the Long Island area. The Goose was Grumman’s first monoplane to fly, its first twin-engined aircraft, and its first aircraft to enter commercial airline service...
aircraft in 1963. They were still operating one of these aircraft in 1970.
- CF-HUY c/n 386. Built in April 1944 as JRF-5 for the United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
, BuNo 37802. Later operated by 412 SquadronNo. 412 Squadron RCAFNo. 412 Transport Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force is one of 3 transport squadrons attached to CFB Trenton in Trenton, Ontario. This squadron, however, is based out of Ottawa, Ontario. It had formerly been attached to CFB Ottawa, which closed in 1994. The squadron operates with a strength...
, RCAFRoyal Canadian Air ForceThe history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
at RCAF Rockliffe in 1952-53. Sold in 1955 to Powell River Corp, and registered CF-HUY. Sold in 1966 to Sioux Narrows Airways, OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. Sold in 1973 to Parsons Airways Northern then to Ontario Central Airways in 1977, passing to Nunasi Central Airways. Sold in 1984 to an American owner and re-registered N7F. Sold in 1987 to Freshwater Adventures, Dillingham, AlaskaDillingham, Alaska- Natural resources :Dillingham was once known as the Pacific salmon capital of the world and commercial fishing remains an important part of the local economy...
and still in service as of 2000.
Noorduyn Norseman
- CF-BHU c/n N29-8. Built in 1945 for Canadian Pacific AirlinesCanadian Pacific AirlinesCanadian Pacific Air Lines was a Canadian airline that operated from 1942 to 1987. It operated under the name CP Air from 1968 to 1986...
and registered CF-BHU. Sold in November 1949 to Territories Air Service, Edmonton, Alberta then to Associated Airways, Edmonton in August 1951. Bought by Pacific Western AirlinesPacific Western AirlinesPacific Western Airlines was an airline that operated scheduled flights throughout western Canada and charter services around the world from the 1950s through the 1980s...
in 1955 and sold to Ontario Central Airlines in December 1958. Crashed on 19 June 1974 at Sachigo Lake, Ontario due to mismanagement of the fuel system. - CF-BTH c/n 139. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-5138. To Transport Command, RAFRoyal Air ForceThe Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
in April 1943 and allocated serial FR406, but operated in Canada. Sold in May 1946 to Thunder Bay Airlines, Fort William, OntarioFort William, OntarioFort William was a city in Northern Ontario, located on the Kaministiquia River, at its entrance to Lake Superior. It amalgamated with Port Arthur and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre to form the city of Thunder Bay in January 1970. Ever since then it has been the largest city in Northwestern...
and registered CF-BTH. Sold in July 1947 to Ontario Central Airlines but destroyed in an accident on 22 October 1951 at Red LakeRed Lake Water AerodromeRed Lake Water Aerodrome, , is located adjacent to Red Lake, Ontario, Canada....
when the aircraft hit rocks whilst landing in the dark.
- CF-CPS c/n 429. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-35365. Diverted to Canadian Pacific AirlinesCanadian Pacific AirlinesCanadian Pacific Air Lines was a Canadian airline that operated from 1942 to 1987. It operated under the name CP Air from 1968 to 1986...
and registered CF-CPS. Sold to Ontario Central Airlines in January 1948. Crashed on 23 December 1950 at Kirkness Lake, Ontario killing the pilot and his passenger.
- CF-DRC c/n 241. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-5250, involved in three accidents whilst serving with USAAF. Disposed of as war surplus in August 1945. Sold to Aircraft Mechanics Inc, Colorado Springs, ColoradoColorado Springs, ColoradoColorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
and registered NC61231. Served with Transocean AirlinesTransocean AirlinesTransocean Air Lines was an Oakland, California based airline that operated from 1946 until 1960.-History:The men and women of Transocean Air Lines helped make modern air transport possible for today's world. At its height the Transocean organization included ten companies, making it the first...
, Oakland, CaliforniaOakland, CaliforniaOakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
. Sold in April 1953 to Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered CF-DRC. To Teal Air, WinnipegWinnipegWinnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, ManitobaManitobaManitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
in August 1953 and returned to Ontario Central in January 1961. To Fort Frances Airlines, Fort Frances, Manitoba in May 1962. Sold in the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in January 1965 and re-registered N1211B. Still registered in April 1989.
- CF-DRD c/n 831. Built in 1945 for the USAAF as 45-41747. Disposed of as war surplus in August 1946. Sold to Dayton Aero, Dayton, OhioDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
and registered NC75938. Bought in April 1958 by Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered CF-DRD. Registered to Teal Air, Winnipeg, Manitoba in November 1958 and returned to Ontario Central in September 1968. Registered to Swanair, Dryden, OntarioDryden, OntarioDryden is the second-largest city in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located on Wabigoon Lake. It is the smallest community in the province of Ontario designated as a city...
in August 1973 and then to Wings Aviation, Red Lake, OntarioRed Lake, OntarioPopulation trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
in February 1974. Withdrawn from use in 1981 and reported sold in 1983. Bought by the town of Red Lake, OntarioRed Lake, OntarioPopulation trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
in 1992, restored and displayed on a plinth at the waterfront.
- CF-DRE c/n 131. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-5130. Disposed of as war surplus and registered NC45380. Sold in April 1953 to Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered CF-DRE. Sold in 1962 to Hooker Air Service, Pickle Lake, OntarioPickle Lake, OntarioPickle Lake is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the most northerly community in the province that has year-round access by road. Located north of Thunder Bay, highway access is via Highway 599, the only access road to the town from the south. More northerly communities rely...
. On December 19, 1964, the aircraft was damaged in an accident at Pickle Lake AirportPickle Lake AirportPickle Lake Airport, , is located southwest of Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada.-Accidents and incidents:*On 12 May 1977, Douglas R4D-1 C-FBKV of Patricia Air Services was written off in an accident. One person was killed....
that was attributed to icing on the wings. Sold in 1968 to Bruce Hallock, Yellowknife, then to Parsons Airways Northern, Flin FlonFlin FlonFlin Flon is a Canadian mining city located on the border of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with the majority of the city located within Manitoba.- Founding :...
, ManitobaManitobaManitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
in August 1969. Sold in June 1970 to Thompson's Camp Ltd, La Ronge, SaskatchewanLa Ronge, SaskatchewanLa Ronge is a community of about 2,700 people in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, 250 km north of Prince Albert. There are an additional 2,000 people living in the Lac La Ronge First Nation bordering the town, and another 1,000 people living in the neighbouring community of Air Ronge...
then to Moose Noose Airways, Ilford, ManitobaIlford, ManitobaIlford, Manitoba is an Indian settlement in northern Manitoba, Canada. The Mooseocoot IR is located within the community boundary and is populated by the War Lake First Nation.The community consists of 38 households and provides the following services:...
in June 1972. Certificate of Airworthiness expired in June 1974 and the aircraft was reported to have been sold in 1982. The fuselageFuselageThe fuselage is an aircraft's main body section that holds crew and passengers or cargo. In single-engine aircraft it will usually contain an engine, although in some amphibious aircraft the single engine is mounted on a pylon attached to the fuselage which in turn is used as a floating hull...
was purchased from Red Lake Seaplane Service by the British Columbia Air Museum, Victoria, British ColumbiaVictoria, British ColumbiaVictoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
and the aircraft was restored using parts from c/n 538 CF-DJG
- CF-DRF c/n 429. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-35355. Disposed of as war surplus in April 1946 and registered NC75049. Bought in March 1953 by Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered CF-DRF. Entered service in September 1955. Crashed on 20 December 1957 at Ball Lake, Ontario in a snowstorm. The pilot was seriously injured and the three passengers were killed.
- CF-DRG c/n 147. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-5156. Sold as war surplus to J McCrow, McMinniville, Oregon and registered NC50051. Sold in 1953 to Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered CF-DRG, entering service in September 1954. Sold to Bohman Airways, Rainy River, OntarioRainy River, OntarioThe Canadian town of Rainy River is situated on the Ontario-Minnesota border, along the Rainy River opposite Baudette, Minnesota, USA, and southeast of the Lake of the Woods...
but destroyed on 19 October 1958 in a crash at North Spirit Lake, Ontario that killed the pilot.
- CF-EPZ c/n 673. Built in 1944 for the USAAF as 44-70408. Sold as war surplus in October 1945 to Byrd Air Transport, Dallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
and registered NC59788. Sold in February 1953 to Ontario Central Airlines and re-registered CF-EPZ. Entered service in March 1953. Blown over in a thunderstormThunderstormA thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm is a form of weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder. The meteorologically assigned cloud type associated with the...
on 13 March 1953 at McDowell Lake, Ontario but later repaired and returned to service. Sold in January 1959 to Parsons Airways Northern, Flin Flon, Manitoba and then to Fred Chiupka, Lynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake is a small town in the northwest region of Manitoba, Canada, 1,071 km from Winnipeg. The town was named after Lynn Smith, chief engineer of Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. There are numerous outfitters in the Lynn Lake area...
in February 1959. Acquired by Chiupka Airways in January 1961. To Parsons Airways in May 1963 and then returned to Chuipka Airways in June 1967. To Dolbeau Air Service, Montreal, Quebec in September 1971. Crashed on 20 September 1973 on a flight from Misstassini Post to Cache Lake, Quebec and was destroyed by fire.
- CF-EZK c/n 229. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-5238. Disposed of as war surplus in October 1945. Sold to V C Rasmussen, Chicago, Illinois and registered NC88777. Sold to Ontario Central Airways in December 1952 and re-registered CF-EZK. Entered service in February 1953. Sold in March 1953 to Riverton Airways, WinnipegWinnipegWinnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
ManitobaManitobaManitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
and then to Eco Exploration, Winnipeg in November 1959. Purchased in November 1968 by Ontario Central Airlines as a spares souce, having suffered substantial fire damage.
- CF-GOB c/n 421. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-35347. Disposed of as war surplus in August 1945 and registered NC58435, possibly later re-registered NC55800. Sold to Canada in 1950 and registered to Uranium Corporation of Canada in 1951. Operated by Queen Charlotte AirlinesQueen Charlotte AirlinesThe Queen Charlotte Airlines was a Canadian airline founded by Jim Spilsbury that operated on the West Coast of Canada from 1943 to 1955, when it was sold to Pacific Western Airlines...
. Acquired by Pacific Western AirlinesPacific Western AirlinesPacific Western Airlines was an airline that operated scheduled flights throughout western Canada and charter services around the world from the 1950s through the 1980s...
in 1959. Sold to Ontario Central Airlines in 1960 then to Messrs Rickey and Woods in 1961. Crashed 6 nautical miles (11.1 km) east of Lynn Lake, Ontario in 1961. Airframe reported with Northern Skyservice in the 1990s and was sold privately in 1992.
- CF-GTN c/n 325. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-5334. Disposed of as war surplus in August 1945 and registered NC48993. Sold in August 1950 to The Pas Airways, The Pas, ManitobaThe Pas, ManitobaThe Pas is a town in Manitoba, Canada, located in Division No. 21, Manitoba in the Northern Region, some 630 kilometres northwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, near the border of Saskatchewan. It is sometimes still called Paskoyac by locals as the first trading post was called Fort Paskoyac...
and re-registered CF-GTN. Damaged in an accident when it broke through ice and then sold to Rusty Meyers Flying Service, Fort Frances, OntarioFort Frances, OntarioFort Frances is a town in, and the seat of, Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The population as of the 2006 census was 8,103 and Fort Frances' population peaked in 1971 at 9,947...
in April 1953. Sold in July 1971 to Stan's Flying Service, Ear Falls, OntarioEar Falls, OntarioEar Falls is a small settlement and township located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, on the right bank of the English River near the outlet of Lac Seul...
, then to Parsons Airways in August 1974. Registered to Neil Walsten, Kenora in May 1976 then re-registered to Parsons Airways later that month. Re-registered to Neil Walsten in 1978, the apparently sold to D W Graham. Leased to Ilford-Riverton Airways, Winnipeg in July 1980, then leased to Ontario Central Airlines in December 1980 and Bearksin Lake Air Service, Sioux Lookout, OntarioSioux Lookout, OntarioSioux Lookout is a town in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 5,336 and an elevation of 1280 ft / 390 m. Known locally as the "Hub of the North", it is serviced by the Sioux Lookout Airport, Highway 72, and the Sioux Lookout railway station...
in July 1982. Sold to Cross Lake Air Service, Wabowden, Ontario in 1982 and then to Walsten Air Service, Kenora in 1983. Crashed on 24 June 1983 at Round Lake, Ontario due to fuel exhaustion. Salvaged in 1984 and registered to Silver Wings Leasing, Sioux Lookout, OntarioSioux Lookout, OntarioSioux Lookout is a town in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 5,336 and an elevation of 1280 ft / 390 m. Known locally as the "Hub of the North", it is serviced by the Sioux Lookout Airport, Highway 72, and the Sioux Lookout railway station...
in May 1989. Sold to United States in November 2001 and re-registered N2038L.
- CF-HQD c/n 348. Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-5357. Disposed of as war surplus in November 1945. Sold to J G Ross, White Bear Lake, MinnesotaWhite Bear Lake, MinnesotaWhite Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 23,797 at the 2010 census. The city is located on White Bear Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis-St...
and registered NC88760. Sold in July 1954 to Rainy Lake Air Services, Fort Frances, OntarioFort Frances, OntarioFort Frances is a town in, and the seat of, Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The population as of the 2006 census was 8,103 and Fort Frances' population peaked in 1971 at 9,947...
and re-registered CF-HQD. To W C Plummer, Flin Flon, Manitoba in September 1954. To Chukuni Airways, Kenora in 1958 and then Ontario Central Airlines in 1960. On 21 February 1968 it was damaged in an accident at Lac Seul, Quebec. Later sold to Slate Falls Airways. Withdrawn from use in 1981 and later used as a spares source at Kakabeka Falls, Ontario. Fuselage used in the restoration of CF-OBG.
- CF-HZR c/n 843. Built in 1945 for the USAAF as 45-41759. Sold as war surplus in October 1945 to an ArkansasArkansasArkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
buyer. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines from a TexanTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
owner in 1955. Sold to Austin AirwaysAustin AirwaysAustin Airways was a passenger airline and freight carrier based in Timmins, Ontario, and the oldest in Canada.-Code Information:*ICAO Code:*IATA Code:*Call Sign:-Company history:...
, TorontoTorontoToronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
in May 1955. Crashed on 31 July 1958 at 53°12′00"N 86°32′30"W and severely damaged. Wreck bought by Superior AirwaysSuperior AirwaysSuperior Airways is a chartered air service based in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada at the Red Lake Airport in the town of Cochenour. Established in 2003, Superior Airways has been serving Northwestern Ontario by flying cargo, fisherman, hunters, firefighters, first nations, medical patients and law...
, Fort William, OntarioFort William, OntarioFort William was a city in Northern Ontario, located on the Kaministiquia River, at its entrance to Lake Superior. It amalgamated with Port Arthur and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre to form the city of Thunder Bay in January 1970. Ever since then it has been the largest city in Northwestern...
and repaired then sold to Parsons Airways. Crashed on 9 April 1964 70 nautical miles (129.6 km) west north west of Frobisher Bay, Northwest TerritoriesFrobisher BayFrobisher Bay is a relatively large inlet of the Labrador Sea in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located in the southeastern corner of Baffin Island...
and was destroyed.
- CF-HZS c/n 844. Built in 1945 for the USAAF as 45-41760. Sold as war surplus in October 1945 to Dal-Air, Dallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines in July 1955 and re-registered CF-HZS. Sold in May 1959 to Fred Chiupka, Lynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake is a small town in the northwest region of Manitoba, Canada, 1,071 km from Winnipeg. The town was named after Lynn Smith, chief engineer of Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. There are numerous outfitters in the Lynn Lake area...
and acquired in January 1961 by Chiupka Airways. Damaged in a landing accident on 12 September 1966 at Wilson's Lodge, Reindeer LakeReindeer LakeReindeer Lake is a lake in Western Canada located on the border between northeastern Saskatchewan and northwestern Manitoba, with the majority in Saskatchewan. The name of the lake appears to be a translation of the Algonquian name...
, SaskatchewanSaskatchewanSaskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
when it overturned after hitting a large wave. The wreck was salvaged and sold to Cross Lake Air Service, Wabowden, ManitobaWabowden, ManitobaWabowden is a community in northern Manitoba. It is situated on Provincial Trunk Highway #6, which is the main route between Thompson and the provincial capital, Winnipeg....
. It was used in the rebuild of CF-LSS (c/n 637).
- CF-IRH c/n 836. Built in 1945 for the USAAF as 45-41752. Sold as war surplus in November 1946 to a buyer in ArkansasArkansasArkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. Registered in Canada as CF-IRH. Sold to Ontario Central Airlines in 1956. Involved in a mid-air collision with Norseman CF-BZM of Parsons Airways at Kenora AirportKenora AirportKenora Airport, , is located east northeast of Kenora, Ontario, Canada. The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation aircraft with no more than 15...
on 25 July 1958. Repaired and returned to service. Crashed on 26 March 1960 at Red Lake, OntarioRed Lake, OntarioPopulation trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
and was destroyed.
- CF-IRI c/n 672. Built in 1944 for the USAAF as 44-70407. Sold as war surplus in October 1945 to Byrd Air Transport, Dallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
. Sold in 1956 to Ontarion Central Airlines and re-registered CF-IRI. Sold to Canadian Voyager Airlines, but written off on 25 May 1966 at Pekogaming Lake, Ontario when the engine failed shortly after take-off.
- CF-KVB c/n 561. Built in 1944 for the USAAF as 44-70296. Sold as war surplus in 1946. Bought by C K Foods, WinnipegWinnipegWinnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
on 1958 and re-registered CF-KVB. Sold to Northland Wild Rice, Winnipeg on 1959 and bought by Northland Airlines in 1960. In April 1962, CF-KVB was registered to Saskatechewan Government Airways, Prince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
but re-registered to Northland Airlines in June. Registered to Chiupka Airways, Lynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake is a small town in the northwest region of Manitoba, Canada, 1,071 km from Winnipeg. The town was named after Lynn Smith, chief engineer of Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. There are numerous outfitters in the Lynn Lake area...
in August 1962. Damaged by a fire in 1968. Purchased from the insurers in December 1968 by Ontario Central Airlines. In April 1979, it was bought by Wayne Sturman of FloridaFloridaFlorida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and donated to the United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Air Force BaseWright-Patterson Air Force BaseWright-Patterson Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Greene and Montgomery counties in the state of Ohio. It includes both Wright and Patterson Fields, which were originally Wilbur Wright Field and Fairfield Aviation General Supply Depot. Patterson Field is located approximately...
, Dayton, OhioDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
where it is on display as "44-70534".
- CF-LSS c/n 637. Built in 1944 for the USAAF as 44-70372. Disposed of as war surplus in March 1946. Sold to the United States Department of AgricultureUnited States Department of AgricultureThe United States Department of Agriculture is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food...
, Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and registered NC58691. Sold in 1959 to Canada and bought by Ontario Central Airlines in January 1961, registered CF-LSS. Sold to Cross Lake Air Service, Wabowden, ManitobaWabowden, ManitobaWabowden is a community in northern Manitoba. It is situated on Provincial Trunk Highway #6, which is the main route between Thompson and the provincial capital, Winnipeg....
in July 1961. Leased from R W Polinuk by Perimiter Aviation in May 1973. To Kyro's Albany River Airways, Thunder Bay, OntarioThunder Bay, OntarioThunder Bay is a city in and the seat of Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada. It is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario, and the second most populous in Northern Ontario after Greater Sudbury...
in May 1974. Withdrawn from use in April 1975. Sold in April 2006 and registered N78691 for a MontanaMontanaMontana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
n owner.
- CF-OBE Built in 1943 for the USAAF as 43-35406. Diverted to Ontario Provincial Air Service and registered CF-OBE. Sold to Central Northern Airways in May 1951 and acquired by TransairTransairTransair was an airline based in Canada. It was purchased by Pacific Western Airlines in 1979.- History :Transair had its origins as Central Northern Airways in April 1947 and based in Manitoba, Canada. In 1956 the name was changed to Transair...
in 1956. Sold in September 1956 to Northland Airlines and then sold in September 1978 to Ontario Central Airlines. Sold in February 1986 to Green Airways. Rebuilt using the metal wings from CF-UUD (c/n 224) and given a metal clad fuselage, thus making it the only all-metal Norseman. Severely damaged on 3 July 2004 in a landing accident at Birch Lake Lodge, Ontario.
- CF-OBG c/n N29-1. Built in June 1945 as the first Norseman Mk V for Ontario Provincial Air Services. To Central British Columbia Airways, Kamloops, British Columiba in July 1951 and then to Pacific Western AirlinesPacific Western AirlinesPacific Western Airlines was an airline that operated scheduled flights throughout western Canada and charter services around the world from the 1950s through the 1980s...
, Victoria, British Columia in 1955. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines c1960. Sold to Messrs Norell and Chyk, Sioux Lookout, OntarioSioux Lookout, OntarioSioux Lookout is a town in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 5,336 and an elevation of 1280 ft / 390 m. Known locally as the "Hub of the North", it is serviced by the Sioux Lookout Airport, Highway 72, and the Sioux Lookout railway station...
in 1967 and then to Slate Falls Airways, Sioux Lookout in May 1968. Withdrawn from use in May 1970. Fuselage sold in 1981 to John Knutson. The wings were reported to be in storage at the Western Canada Aviation MuseumWestern Canada Aviation MuseumThe Western Canada Aviation Museum is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the second largest aviation museum in Canada. The collection is housed in an original Trans-Canada Air Lines hangar dating from the 1930s....
, Winnipeg, Manitoba in the early 1980s.
- CF-OBN c/n N29-19. Built in July 1946 for Ontario Provincial Air Service as CF-OBN. Bought by Ontario Central Airlines in June 1951. Sold to Austin AirwaysAustin AirwaysAustin Airways was a passenger airline and freight carrier based in Timmins, Ontario, and the oldest in Canada.-Code Information:*ICAO Code:*IATA Code:*Call Sign:-Company history:...
, Sudbury, Ontario in January 1968. On 10 August 1968, the aircraft was written off in a take-off accident at Winisk, OntarioWinisk, OntarioWinisk is a small ghost town in extreme Northern Ontario, situated along the Winisk River. It was destroyed in the 1986 Winisk Flood. After the flood, the town was re-located to Peawanuck, Ontario, 30 km inland....
due to mismanagement of the flaps.
- CF-OBO c/n N29-24. Built in August 1946 for Whitehorse Flying Service, Whitehorse, YukonWhitehorse, YukonWhitehorse is Yukon's capital and largest city . It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1476 on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which originates in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in...
as CF-OBO. Sold in November 1951 to Queen Charlotte AirlinesQueen Charlotte AirlinesThe Queen Charlotte Airlines was a Canadian airline founded by Jim Spilsbury that operated on the West Coast of Canada from 1943 to 1955, when it was sold to Pacific Western Airlines...
, Vancouver, British Columbia and then bought by Ontarion Central Airlines in June 1952. On 19 August 1976, the aircraft was destroyed in a landing accident at Island Lake, ManitobaIsland Lake, Manitoba-External links:*...
.
- CF-OBR c/n N29-35. Built in May 1947 for Ontario Provincial Air Service as CF-OBR. To Central British Columbia Airways, Kamloops, British ColumbiaKamloops, British ColumbiaKamloops is a city in south central British Columbia, at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River and near Kamloops Lake. It is the largest community in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the location of the regional district's offices. The surrounding region is more commonly...
in December 1952 and then acquired by Pacific Western AirlinesPacific Western AirlinesPacific Western Airlines was an airline that operated scheduled flights throughout western Canada and charter services around the world from the 1950s through the 1980s...
, Vancouver, British Columbia in 1955. Bought from Pacific Western by Ontario Central. Sold to Kyro's Airways, Upsala, OntarioUpsala, OntarioUpsala is a geographic township in Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario. It is located on the Trans-Canada Highway, Highway 17, 142 km west of Thunder Bay.It was named after the city of Uppsala in Sweden....
in 1969 and then sold later that year to Cross Lake Air Service, Wabowen, Manitoba. Sold in 1974 to Perimeter AviationPerimeter AviationPerimeter Aviation LP is an airline based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Perimeter Aviation operates 35 aircraft on scheduled, charter, and medevac service. It also operates four aircraft on charter service. It was established and started operations in 1960...
, Winnipeg, Manitoba and then sold in 1976 to Interlake Air, Selkirk, ManitobaSelkirk, ManitobaSelkirk is a city in the western Canadian province of Manitoba, located about 22 km northeast of the provincial capital Winnipeg on the Red River, near . As of the 2006 census, Selkirk had a population of 9,515....
. Sold in 1988 to P C Reid Outdoors Ltd, Winnipeg and then in 1989 to Wild Country Airways, Red Lake, OntarioRed Lake, OntarioPopulation trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
. Registered in May 1993 to Wrong Lake Airways, Winnipeg and later registered to Kississing Lodge. In active service as of April 2004.
- CF-SAN c/n N29-29. Built in October 1946 for the Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources and registered in 1947 to Saskatchewan Government Airways, Prince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
as CF-SAN. Substantially damaged on 16 June 1969 in a taxying accident at Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan. Restored incorporating parts from Norseman CF-EZK. Metal skin applied to the underside of the fuselage at this time. Acquired by Saskair in 1964. Registered to Dolphin Airways, Lynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake, ManitobaLynn Lake is a small town in the northwest region of Manitoba, Canada, 1,071 km from Winnipeg. The town was named after Lynn Smith, chief engineer of Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. There are numerous outfitters in the Lynn Lake area...
in 1966 and then to Ontarion Central Airways in 1968. Registered to Ilford-Riverton Airways, Winnipeg, Manitoba in May 1971 and then to Northland Fisheries, Winnipeg in May 1972. Returned to Ilford-Riverton Airways in June 1973 and then to Northland Fisheries in 1974. To Ignace Airways, Ignace, OntarioIgnace, OntarioIgnace is a township in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located at Highway 17 and Secondary Highway 599, and on the Canadian Pacific Railway between Thunder Bay and Kenora. It is on the shore of Agimak Lake, and, as of 2006, the population of Ignace was 1,431.The town was...
in June 1974 and registered to Simpson Air, Fort Simpson, Northwest TerritoriesFort Simpson, Northwest TerritoriesFort Simpson is a village in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. The community is located on an island at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Liard Rivers...
in August 1978. To Sportsman's Outfly Air Service, Armstrong, OntarioArmstrong, OntarioArmstrong is a township in the Timiskaming District of Ontario. The community of Earlton is part of Armstrong Township.-References :**...
in July 1979 and returned to Simpson Air in 1980. Substantially damaged on 15 December 1981 in a take-off accident at Fort Simpson AirportFort Simpson AirportFort Simpson Airport is located east southeast of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada.-Accidents and incidents:*On 26 June 1994, Douglas C-47A C-FROD of Buffalo Airways crashed on approach due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Trout Lake Airport. There were two...
due to ice contamination on the wings. Rebuild intended but declared to be beyond economic repair and donated to the Calgary Aerospace Museum in 1993. Sold later that year to Joe McBryan, rebuilt and registered to Buffalo AirwaysBuffalo AirwaysBuffalo Airways is a family-run airline based in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada established in 1970 by Joe McBryan, also known as "Buffalo Joe". It operates scheduled passenger, scheduled cargo, charter passenger, charter cargo, firefighting and fuel services...
, Hay River, Northwest TerritoriesHay River, Northwest TerritoriesHay River , known as "the Hub of the North," is a town in the Northwest Territories, Canada, located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, at the mouth of the Hay River. The town is separated into two sections, a new town and an old town with the Hay River Airport between them...
. In service as of April 2004. The aircraft could be seen in some episodes of the first series of Ice Pilots NWTIce Pilots NWTIce Pilots NWT is a reality television documentary series broadcast on History Television that portrays Buffalo Airways, an airline based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Buffalo flies WWII-era propeller planes year-round in the Canadian North. It premiered on November 18, 2009...
, a television documentary serial aired in 2009.
Piper PA-18 Super Cub
- A Piper PA-18 Super Cub was operated by Ontario Central Airways in 1963. The airline was still operating one in 1970.
Piper PA-23 Apache
- In 1963, Ontario Central Airways was operating a Piper PA-23 Apache.
Stinson Reliant
- CF-OAY was operated by Ontario Central Airlines. It was in service in October 1954.
Accidents and incidents
On 23 December 1950, Noorduyn NorsemanNoorduyn Norseman
The Noorduyn Norseman is a Canadian single-engine bush plane designed to operate from unimproved surfaces. Norseman aircraft are known to have been registered and/or operated in 68 countries throughout the world and also have been based and flown in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.-Design and...
CF-CPS crashed at Kirkness Lake, Ontario, killing the pilot and his passenger.
On 22 October 1951, Norseman CF-BTH was destroyed in a landing accident at Red Lake
Red Lake Water Aerodrome
Red Lake Water Aerodrome, , is located adjacent to Red Lake, Ontario, Canada....
when it hit rocks at night.
On 20 December 1957, Norseman CF-DRE crashed on landing at Ball Lake, Ontario, seriously injuring the pilot and killing three passengers. The aircraft was destroyed.
On 25 July 1958, Norseman CF-IRH was involved in a mid-air collision with Norseman CF-BZM of Parsons Airways on approach to Kenora Airport. CF-BZM was written off, but CF-IRH was repaired and returned to service. Of a total of 15 people on board the two aircraft, the worst injury was a broken arm.
On 26 March 1960, Norseman CF-IRH crashed at Red Lake, Ontario
Red Lake, Ontario
Population trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
and was destroyed.
On 19 June 1974, Norseman CF-BHU crashed at Sachigo Lake, Ontario due to fuel mismanagement. The pilot was injured and one of the two passengers were killed.
On 19 August 1965, Norseman CF-OBO was destroyed in a landing accident at Island Lake, Manitoba
Island Lake, Manitoba
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. The pilot was seriously injured.
On 15 February 1983, Douglas DC-3
Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed-wing propeller-driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made...
C-FBKX was damaged beyond repair in a crash landing at Shamathawa, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
following an engine failure following which the overloaded aircraft was unable to maintain flight on a single engine. The aircraft was on a non-scheduled passenger flight, all four people on board survived. As of July 2009, the hulk of the aircraft remains on site at 55°58.18′N 92°31.65′W.