Incident Beechcraft 3N C-FWYR,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 73254
 
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Date:Tuesday 5 October 2004
Time:
Type:Beechcraft 3N
Owner/operator:Pipestone Air Inc.
Registration: C-FWYR
MSN:
Year of manufacture:1946
Engine model:Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:Prospect Bay, Ontario -   Canada
Phase: Approach
Nature:Ferry/positioning
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The Pipestone Air Inc. Beech 3N aircraft (C-FWYR) was on a VFR flight from [origin unknown] to Prospect Bay (on Rainy Lake, about 7NM east of Fort Frances Municipal Airport (CYAG)). On approach for landing, the aircraft hit power lines and crashed into the water. The pilot escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft is submerged in eight (8) feet of water.

Sources:

CADORS 2004O1635

Revision history:

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