Narrative:
The DHC-3 Otter was being test-flown after re-assembly. After lifting off the runway it veered left, reaching a height of 75 feet. The left wing contacted the ground and the airplane crashed.
» DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter - a History / by Karl E. Hayes [UPDATE 3 Correct to 1 January 2008]
» ICAO Summary 9/94
| Status: | Information verified through authorities or other official sources. |
| Date: | Saturday 22 May 1993 |
| Time: | 10:22 |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter |
| Operator: | Loon Air |
| Registration: | C-GKPB |
| MSN: | 274 |
| First flight: | 1958 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Edmonton/Villeneuve Airport, AB ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | Edmonton/Villeneuve Airport, AB (CZVL), Canada |
| Edmonton/Villeneuve Airport, AB (CZVL), Canada |
The DHC-3 Otter was being test-flown after re-assembly. After lifting off the runway it veered left, reaching a height of 75 feet. The left wing contacted the ground and the airplane crashed.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» CADORS Number: 1993W0113» DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter - a History / by Karl E. Hayes [UPDATE 3 Correct to 1 January 2008]
» ICAO Summary 9/94
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