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C-GZBQ in the summertime.

Photo: Johnny Letto © Summer 2018 - Aird Archives

C-GZBQ loading at Sandy Cove, Newfoundland.

Photos: Tony Roberts © April 2008 - Aird Archives

C-GBZQ arrives at Carmaks Lake to collect passengers.

Photos: Malcolm I. Campbell © 24 September 2007 - Aird Archives

C-GZBQ on Long Pond.

Photo: Johnny Letto © 07 August 2005 - Aird Archives

C-GZBQ at the wharf, South Brook, Newfoundland.

C-FSDE lands while C-GZBQ shows off Alaska door.

Photos: Jeremy Letto © October 2003 - Aird Archives

C-GBZQ at Sioux Lookout in later livery.

Photo: Rich Hulina © Date unknown - Aird Archives

C-GZBQ receiving attention from George Allen at Sioux Lookout.

Photo: Rich Hulina © Unknown date - Aird Archives

C-GZBQ of Keewatin Air at Winnipeg.

Photo: Gary Vincent © 01 February 1981 - Aird Archives

Photo: Douglas E. Slowiak © 14 December 1980 - Ruben Husberg Collection - Aird Archives

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55-0697

C-GZBQ

• 55-0697 US Army #1599. L-20 No. 600. Command A-7. Delivered 09-May-1956. Built as L-20A and re-designated U-6A in 1962.

• C-GZBQ Imported into Canada. Regd Aug-1979.

• C-GZBQ Keewatin Air Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Canx 27-May-1982.

Accident: Upper Char Lake, NT. Lat 62.52N, Long 92.11W 29-Jul-1981. The pilot reported that he was departing from a small northern lake on a whale survey flight. Although the wind was northerly and gusting to 28 kts the pilot, because take-off to the east afforded a longer distance, attempted a crosswind take-off. He apparently lifted off prematurely, began drifting to the right and touched down again as he reached the end of the lake. The aircraft progressed across the tundra on the left float until reaching another small lake. The pilot attempted a turn into wind to prevent running onto the opposite shore, however the right float hit a rock and the aircraft rolled over and came to rest inverted. Damage suffered included scraped wing-tip, cowling and float. No personal injury was recorded. A81C0084.

• C-GZBQ Allen Airways Ltd., Sioux Lookout, ON. Regd. Canx 02-Jul-1985.

• C-GZBQ Central Patricia Outfitters Ltd., (Bottenfield’s Winisk Air), Pickle Lake, ON. Regd 23-Jul-1991. Canx 14-Apr-1993.

• C-GZBQ Lockhart Air Services Ltd., Sioux Lookout, ON. Based Staunton Lake, ON. Regd 19-Apr-1993. Canx 06-May-1993. Regd 16-Feb-1994. Canx 06-May-1998.

• Reported with 13,165.0 hours in 1988.

• C-GZBQ Reported as operating with North Star Air Ltd., Pickle Lake, ON. 02-Oct-1999.

Accident: 6 nm N of Pickle Lake, ON. 02-Oct-1999. Whilst operating for North Star Air fuel starvation caused pilot to force land on a small river. Left wing tip struck trees which made aircraft yaw into riverbank where floats and struts detached. Right wing and elevator also damaged in further collision with trees. Pilot and passenger uninjured and rescued after two hours.

• C-GZBQ North Star Air Ltd., Pickle Lake, ON. Regd 26-May-2000. Canx 02-Jan-2001.

• C-GZBQ Strait Air (2000) Ltd., L’Anse au Clair, NL. Regd 11-Jan-2001 & -2004. Canx 26-Jan-2011. Regd 04-Feb-2011.

• C-GZBQ Birchy Lodge Labrador Venture Ltd., L’Anse au Clair, NL. Regd 23-Sep-2013.

• tt 18,675.0 hours (2024) - Listed For Sale by Canadian Aircraft Sales, Nov-2024.

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