Accident Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II C-GKFS, Wednesday 23 October 1996

Date:	Wednesday 23 October 1996
Time:	08:50
Type:	Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
Owner/operator:	Propair
Registration:	C-GKFS
MSN:	TC-215E
Year of manufacture:	1975
Engine model:	Garrett TPE331
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	Puvirnituq Airport, QC (YPX) - Canada
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi
Departure airport:	La Grande Airport, QC (YGL/CYGL)
Destination airport:	Puvirnituq Airport, QC (YPX/CYPX)
Investigating agency:	TSB
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

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.

Accident investigation: