Narrative:
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.
Runway excursion
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 18 September 1978 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Kenn Borek Air |
| Registration: | CF-CRW |
| MSN: | 18958 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Komakuk, NU ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| 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.
Classification:
High speed landingRunway excursion
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