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Sandspit Airport is located northeast of Sandspit,
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Douglas DC-4 crash

On January 19, 1952, a
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Flight 324 attempted to land at Sandspit Airport due to a failed engine. Although the plane touched down on the runway, it lifted off again before coming to a halt. Unable to regain its lost speed and altitude, the aircraft hit the water about from the end of the runway. 36 of the 43 passengers and crew aboard died due to
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Airlines and destinations


See also

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Alliford Bay Water Aerodrome Alliford Bay Water Aerodrome is located on Alliford Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Alliford Bay is a part of Skidegate Inlet, Moresby Island in the Haida Gwaii Islands. See also *Sandspit Airport Sandspit Airport is located northeast of San ...
* List of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-4


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Certified airports in British Columbia Airports in Haida Gwaii North Coast Regional District {{BritishColumbia-airport-stub