Beschrijving:
One engine began to run rough and sparks were seen around the cowl. The propeller was feathered and an emergency descent was set up into Norman Wells Airport, NT (YVQ). On approach the other engine backfired, ran rough and failed completely. The aircraft force landed five miles short of the runway.
| Status: | Information verified through authorities or other official sources. |
| Datum: | woensdag 5 januari 1972 |
| Tijd: | 02:20 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47B-20-DK Dakota 4MFP |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | McKenzie Air |
| Registratie: | CF-KAH |
| Constructienummer: | 27184/15739 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1945 |
| Motoren: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 5 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 9 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 14 |
| Schade: | Groot |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Norman Wells Airport, NT (YVQ) ( Canada)
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| Fase: | Nadering (APR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Binnenlandse charter |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | ? |
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One engine began to run rough and sparks were seen around the cowl. The propeller was feathered and an emergency descent was set up into Norman Wells Airport, NT (YVQ). On approach the other engine backfired, ran rough and failed completely. The aircraft force landed five miles short of the runway.
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