Narrative:
The DC-3 tried to takeoff from a slush-covered runway in snowy weather. The aircraft didn't gain enough speed, so the takeoff was aborted. The remaining runway length appeared to be too short: the aircraft overran into a ditch.
Runway excursion
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 7 May 1982 |
| Time: | 13:07 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Kenn Borek Air |
| Registration: | C-FQHF |
| MSN: | 13392 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Calgary International Airport, AB (YYC) ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Calgary International Airport, AB (YYC/CYYC), Canada |
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The DC-3 tried to takeoff from a slush-covered runway in snowy weather. The aircraft didn't gain enough speed, so the takeoff was aborted. The remaining runway length appeared to be too short: the aircraft overran into a ditch.
Classification:
Rejected takeoffRunway excursion
Sources:
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