Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 December 2016
Aircraft Type: Basler BT-67 Turbo 67 (DC-3T)
Owner/operator: ALCI Aviation, opf North Star Air Cargo
Registration Number: C-GEAJ
Location: Pickle Lake Airport, ON (YPL) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left wing of C-GEAJLeft wing of C-GEAJ
Category: Accident
A Basler BT-67 turbine DC-3 aircraft experienced a contact with a plow vehicle on taxiway Bravo during a flight from Round Lake, Ontario to Pickle Lake. This resulted in significant damage to the left wing.A Basler BT-67 turbine DC-3 aircraft experienced a contact with a plow vehicle on taxiway Bravo during a flight from Round Lake, Ontario to Pickle Lake. This resulted in significant damage to the left wing.
Description
A Basler BT-67 (turbine DC-3) aircraft operated by ALCI Aviation, was conducting a flight from Round Lake, Ontario, Canada to Pickle Lake, Ontario. After landing the aircraft taxied eastbound on taxiway Bravo. As the aircraft was approaching the intersection of taxiway Alpha, a plow vehicle was travelling southbound to perform maintenance on the apron. The vehicle and C-GEAJ made contact on taxiway Bravo. As a result of the contact, the left wing of C-GEAJ sustained substantial damage. It was reported that there were no markings to identify the edge of the taxiway from the apron. The aircraft was subsequently ferried to Oshkosh, USA for repairs and returned to service.
Primary Cause
Approach and contact with a plow vehicle on taxiway Bravo.Approach and contact with a plow vehicle on taxiway Bravo.Share on:
