Miss Piggy Plane Wreck
Miss Piggy
The wreck of a C-46 cargo plane that made an emergency landing on rocks near the airport in 1979, nicknamed "Miss Piggy" for its vast cargo capacity.
This Curtiss C-46 transport aircraft suffered engine failure shortly after takeoff in 1979 and made an emergency landing on rocky outcrops near the airport runway. All crew members survived, and the wreck has been preserved as one of Churchill's most popular photo stops. The graffiti on the fuselage, set against the backdrop of the Hudson Bay coast, makes for great photos. Entry is free, and the plane sits beside the airport road, so it is easily reached by car or on a tour. During polar bear season, always check your surroundings before getting out of the vehicle.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Polar Bear Holding Facility
- Itsanitaq Museum
- Churchill Station & Parks Canada Visitor Centre
- MV Ithaka Shipwreck
- Cape Merry Battery
- Churchill River Beluga Whales
- Prince of Wales Fort
- Churchill Northern Studies Centre