IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

  • Name: CF-LPR 99
  • Accident Date: Not specified
  • Location: Lake Ontario, near Port Union
  • Type: Information not specified (likely a light aircraft, as inferred from typical incident reports of the era)
  • Purpose: Likely used for general aviation purposes, such as personal transport or commercial activities. Light aircraft like the CF-LPR 99 were commonly used in these roles during the mid-20th century.

HISTORY The CF-LPR 99 was involved in an aviation accident over Lake Ontario, near Port Union. The date of the incident is not clearly documented, though it is part of the accident records maintained by the Department of Transport’s Civil Aviation Branch. The aircraft likely served in general aviation roles before the accident occurred.

FINAL DISPOSITION The accident resulted in the aircraft crashing into Lake Ontario. Details regarding the cause of the accident, including potential mechanical failure, weather conditions, or pilot error, are not available in the provided sources. The final disposition of the wreckage is also not documented.
NOTMARs & ADVISORIES No specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) are related to this aircraft accident.
LOCATED BY & DATE

  • Discovery: The incident was reported by the Department of Transport’s Civil Aviation Branch, but no specific details about the discovery or investigation are provided.
  • Date: The exact date of the accident is not documented.

CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY

  • Condition: The wreckage’s current condition is not known, and its location in Lake Ontario suggests that recovery might have been challenging.
  • Accessibility: The site is likely inaccessible due to its underwater location in Lake Ontario. There is no public information regarding whether the wreckage has been recovered or remains underwater.

RESOURCES & LINKS

  • Additional Resources:
    • Aviation Safety Network
    • Department of Transport – Air Services – Civil Aviation Branch – Accident reports, 1960 (specific archive not provided)
  • References:
    • Information compiled from the Aviation Safety Network and historical accident reports maintained by the Department of Transport.

ANALYSIS Given the lack of specific details, the analysis is limited. Possible contributing factors could include mechanical issues, adverse weather, or pilot error. The aircraft’s impact with Lake Ontario suggests the possibility of a loss of control, either due to environmental factors or a technical malfunction. The broad scope of the incident’s documentation indicates that it might not have been fully investigated or that records were lost.
KEYWORDS: CF-LPR 99, Lake Ontario, Port Union, aircraft accident, civil aviation, Canada, aviation safety, 1960s, Department of Transport