Narrative:
The Metro landed nosegear-first on runway 19, veered to the left, ran off the side of the runway and came to rest 200 feet to the left of the gravel strip.
PROBABLE CAUSE: A hydraulic servo valve had not been removed, despite the suggestion of the manufacturer to replace the item. A replacement of the valve might have prevented the accident. Miscommunication between the pilot and co-pilot was a contributing factor.
Gear-up landing
Runway excursion
» Scramble 214
accident date: 23-10-1996
type: Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
registration: C-GKFS
| Status: | Accident Investigation report not yet completed, but information verified through authorities or other sources. |
| Date: | Wednesday 23 October 1996 |
| Time: | 08:50 |
| Type: |  Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II |
| Operator: | Propair |
| Registration: | C-GKFS |
| MSN: | TC-215E |
| First flight: | 1975 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 11 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Puvirnituq Airport, QC (YPX) ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | La Grande Airport, QC (YGL/CYGL), Canada |
| Puvirnituq Airport, QC (YPX/CYPX), Canada |
The Metro landed nosegear-first on runway 19, veered to the left, ran off the side of the runway and came to rest 200 feet to the left of the gravel strip.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: A hydraulic servo valve had not been removed, despite the suggestion of the manufacturer to replace the item. A replacement of the valve might have prevented the accident. Miscommunication between the pilot and co-pilot was a contributing factor.
Classification:
Language/communication problemsGear-up landing
Runway excursion
Sources:
» ICAO Adrep Summary 1/97 (#111)» Scramble 214
Photos
accident date: 23-10-1996
type: Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
registration: C-GKFS
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from La Grande Airport, QC to Puvirnituq Airport, QC as the crow flies is 710 km (444 miles).
Distance from La Grande Airport, QC to Puvirnituq Airport, QC as the crow flies is 710 km (444 miles).
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