ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 240299
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| Date: | Thursday 6 August 2020 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Cessna A185E Skywagon |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-FUGX |
| MSN: | 185-0991 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Government Lake, ON -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Riviere de Milles Isles, Qc |
| Geraldton / Hutchison Lake Seaplane Base (CNE6), ON | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A privately owned, float equipped Cessna A185E aircraft, with one soul on board, was on a VFR flight from Riviere de Milles Isles to the Geraldton / Hutchison Lake Seaplane Base (CNE6), Ontario. Upon arrival at CNE6 the pilot was advised that no fuel was available and as result flew to Government Lake, located 5 nautical miles west of the Hornepayne Municipal Airport (CYHN).
During the approach to Government Lake the engine failed (Continental IO-520) and the aircraft impacted trees approximately 200 feet prior to the shore line. The pilot was not injured but the aircraft was substantially damaged.
Sources:
TSB
Images:
Departure day
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Aug-2020 16:00 | harro | Added |
| 30-Dec-2020 18:44 | Anon. | Updated [Date, Departure airport, Photo] |
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