Narrative:
Perimeter Aviation flight 914, a Metro II with 17 people on board, was on approach at Thompson, MB. The first officer flew the aircraft during the approach, and encountered turbulence and fluctuating airspeed. The captain took control at 200 feet agl. The aircraft was high and left of centreline. The captain added power, continued the approach and landed hard on runway 23 near the intersection with runway 32. After the aircraft arrived at the apron, a fuel leak was noted. The aircraft was inspected and damage was found in the wheel wells, wing leading edge, engine mounts and a wing-fuselage attachment point. No injuries were reported. Reported winds at 1400Z were 010 at 15-20 kts; 1500Z winds were 350 at 9 kts.
Runway mishap
| Status: | Accident Investigation report not yet completed, but information verified through authorities or other sources. |
| Date: | Tuesday 10 May 2005 |
| Time: | 15:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II |
| Operator: | Perimeter Aviation |
| Registration: | C-FKEX |
| MSN: | TC-332 |
| First flight: | 1980 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TPE331-10UA |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 17 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Thompson Airport, MB (YTH) ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | York Landing Airport, MB (ZAC/CZAC), Canada |
| Thompson Airport, MB (YTH/CYTH), Canada | |
| Flightnumber: | 914 |
Perimeter Aviation flight 914, a Metro II with 17 people on board, was on approach at Thompson, MB. The first officer flew the aircraft during the approach, and encountered turbulence and fluctuating airspeed. The captain took control at 200 feet agl. The aircraft was high and left of centreline. The captain added power, continued the approach and landed hard on runway 23 near the intersection with runway 32. After the aircraft arrived at the apron, a fuel leak was noted. The aircraft was inspected and damage was found in the wheel wells, wing leading edge, engine mounts and a wing-fuselage attachment point. No injuries were reported. Reported winds at 1400Z were 010 at 15-20 kts; 1500Z winds were 350 at 9 kts.
Classification:
Heavy landingRunway mishap
Sources:
» CADORS Number: 2005C0905Photos
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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 York Landing Airport, MB to Thompson Airport, MB as the crow flies is 114 km (71 miles).
Distance from York Landing Airport, MB to Thompson Airport, MB as the crow flies is 114 km (71 miles).
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