Narrative:
The BN-2A Islander CF-ZWF was extensively damaged when it descended into trees shortly after takeoff from Fort Simpson Airport, NT (YFS). Apparently both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion.
The aircraft was being flown to refuel.
| Status: | Information verified through authorities or other official sources. |
| Date: | Friday 18 April 1975 |
| Time: | 10:45 |
| Type: |  Britten-Norman BN-2A-7 Islander |
| Operating for: | Air Exec Services |
| Leased from: | Mackenzie Air |
| Registration: | CF-ZWF |
| MSN: | 233 |
| First flight: | 1970 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Fort Simpson Airport, NT (YFS) ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Fort Simpson Airport, NT (YFS/CYFS), Canada |
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The BN-2A Islander CF-ZWF was extensively damaged when it descended into trees shortly after takeoff from Fort Simpson Airport, NT (YFS). Apparently both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion.
The aircraft was being flown to refuel.
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