ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 227282
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| Date: | Saturday 22 June 2019 |
| Time: | 16:40 |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver |
| Owner/operator: | Air Nootka |
| Registration: | C-FCDT |
| MSN: | 390 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mooyah Bay, BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Mooyah Bay, BC |
| Gold River (CAU6), BC | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A float-equipped de Havilland DHC-2 MK. I aircraft operated by Air Nootka, was conducting a flight from Mooyah Bay, BC to Gold River (CAU6), BC with only the pilot on board.
During the take-off run, the aircraft's left float was punctured after contacting a partially submerged log. The pilot rejected the takeoff, and evacuated with a life vest as the aircraft overturned and partially sank. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and was transported to Gold River by a nearby Coast Guard vessel. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The ELT did not activate.
Sources:
TSB A19P0076
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Jul-2019 16:32 | harro | Added |
| 21-Jul-2019 18:13 | Anon. | Updated [Cn] |
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