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| Date: | Friday 11 December 2020 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140 |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | C-FWPP |
| MSN: | 15004 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1948 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 7 nm NE of Gronlid, SK -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Nipawin Airport, SK (CYBU) |
| private airstrip near Gronlid, SK | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A privately registered ski-equipped Cessna 140, was conducting a VFR flight with only the pilot onboard from Nipawin (CYBU), SK to a private airstrip near Gronlid SK, following servicing of the aircraft. Shortly prior to arrival, the engine (Continental C-90-12F) started to sputter, and the pilot was required to carry out a forced landing. On approach the aircraft struck trees and overturned. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot was treated for minor injuries.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Dec-2020 11:17 | harro | Added |
| 19-Dec-2020 11:17 | harro | Updated [Time, Cn, ] |
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