Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 May 1978
Aircraft Type: Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander
Owner/operator: Comstock International
Registration Number: C-FEYG
Location: near Winnipeg, MB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and landing gear.Aircraft control surfaces and landing gear.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft struck the ground during a visual approach to runway 13 due to heavy fog conditions.A small aircraft struck the ground during a visual approach to runway 13 due to heavy fog conditions.
Description
Struck the ground while on a base leg of a visual approach to runway 13. Fog existed in the area.
Primary Cause
Heavy fog conditions significantly reduced visibility, leading to a sudden loss of control and ground contact.Heavy fog conditions significantly reduced visibility, leading to a sudden loss of control and ground contact.Share on:
