Narrative:
While on a VFR training flight at 3000 feet, engine problems caused the Twin Otter to descend into trees. The aircraft an 8 feet stump causing the nose section to separate. The no. 2 engine was feathered and witnesses saw smoke coming from the no. 1 engine.
accident date: 27-02-1981
type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
registration: C-FCSV
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 27 February 1981 |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 |
| Operator: | Canada Department of Transport |
| Registration: | C-FCSV |
| MSN: | 354 |
| First flight: | 1973 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Galt, ON ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
While on a VFR training flight at 3000 feet, engine problems caused the Twin Otter to descend into trees. The aircraft an 8 feet stump causing the nose section to separate. The no. 2 engine was feathered and witnesses saw smoke coming from the no. 1 engine.
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accident date: 27-02-1981
type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
registration: C-FCSV
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