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Aeronca Chief

AERONCA CHIEF

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

After World War II the Chief was introduced. The plane was quite popular with over 1000 produced
between 1938 and 1946.

ACQUIRED FROM:

C-FNGV was salvaged on April 13, 1996 and brought to the CBHC. It was donated by the family of Monty Dawson and has been restored to display.

POWER

65 HP Lycoming

PRIMARY USE:

This aircraft was used for personal use.

HISTORY:

C-FNGV was Maker’s #189 and was built in 1947. It was purchased by Doug Kettles and imported to Sault Ste Marie from Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 22, 1961. It was eventually owed by Monty Dawson of the Soo. The Aeronca Chief (Model 11-CC) was constructed by the Aeronca Aircraft Company in Middletown, Ohio

STORY:

On Saturday, March 23, 1996, C-FNGV, piloted by Monty Dawson with passenger Frank Veltri, left on a one-day winter fishing trip to the Megisan Lake area north of Sault Ste Marie. The aircraft was reported missing on Saturday evening and after a search focused on the emergency locator, was discovered on Sunday morning. It appeared that the aircraft had broken through the thin ice on St. Mary’s River at Bell’s Point and had sunk in 3.7 metres of water. Both occupants drowned in the frigid water.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Honorary ownership of the item for one year: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
  • One Year Individual Membership to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
  • A certificate of honorary ownership
  • Recognition of honorary ownership on display with the aircraft or truck in the museum for the year
  • Opportunity to have your photo taken with or in (where possible) your plane or truck
  • Any donor with a winning bid over $1000 will have their name added to the donor board in the centre's lobby
Organization
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Value
$0.00
Starting Bid
$100.00

Item

# Bid Status By Date
1 $100.00 oakie

This auction closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM.

Pickup Instructions

Shortly after winning your bid on any number of the planes included in the auction, you will be contacted by the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Detailed instructions regarding how to claim your winnings, along with each of the included perks will be included in this email.

For any auction related questions, please email [email protected]

Closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM

About Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Adventure takes off at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. This one-of-a-kind and interactive museum is located in the historic waterfront hangar of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, which was instrumental in the development of bush flying and forest fire management in Northern Ontario. Explore 24 aircraft exhibits (some you can enter!) including the original De Havilland Beaver aircraft and the CL-215 waterbomber. Learn about flight in the Children’s Flight Centre with hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a viewing of Wildfires!, our award-wining film about forest fire fighting in the North! Find unique gifts and STEM-themed toys in our gift shop. Get inspired with a guided tour about the development of bushplanes and forest fire management – available daily 10am and 2pm. Get “buggy” with Entomica Insectarium when you select the Adventure Pass admission option. Our Event Centre is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate and social functions. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre makes an excellent day trip for school field trips and recreational bus tours.