Accident
Last updated: 19 May 2013
| Status: | |
| Datum: | 18 SEP 1978 |
| Type: | Douglas C-47A-65-DL |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Kenn Borek Air |
| Registratie: | C-FCRW |
| Constructienummer: | 18958 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1943 |
| Motoren: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Komakuk, NU (Canada) |
| Fase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Soort vlucht: | Vracht |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | ? |
| Komakuk Airport, NU (CYAJ), Canada |
The aircraft approached slightly faster then usual to counter gusty conditions from the 16-20 knots headwind. The aircraft landed on runway 27 but to be steered left off the runway in order to avoid overrunning into a 24 feet embankment. The aircraft dropped down a 5 feet embankment and went up on its nose. The wind was actually from 90deg.
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
