Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 20 February 2021
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter
Owner/operator: Wings Over Kississing
Registration Number: C-FFVZ
Location: Kaskattama Airstrip, MB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Tail wheel and skiTail wheel and ski
Category: Accident
A DHC-3T aircraft operated by Kississing Lake Lodge experienced a significant incident during a flight from Kaskattama to Gillam. The aircraft struck wind-hardened snowdrifts, resulting in an immediate takeoff and subsequent flight to Gillam. Upon landing, the tail wheel and ski were missing, leading to substantial damage to the rear fuselage and rudder.A DHC-3T aircraft operated by Kississing Lake Lodge experienced a significant incident during a flight from Kaskattama to Gillam. The aircraft struck wind-hardened snowdrifts, resulting in an immediate takeoff and subsequent flight to Gillam. Upon landing, the tail wheel and ski were missing, leading to substantial damage to the rear fuselage and rudder.
Description
A DHC-3T operated by Kississing Lake Lodge (dba Wings Over Kississing), was conducting a flight from Kaskattama, MB to Gillam (CYGX), MB with 1 pilot onboard. During the takeoff from runway 12 at Kaskattama, it struck wind-hardened snowdrifts and the aircraft became airborne soon after. The flight continued uneventfully to CYGX. Upon landing in CYGX, it was noted that the tail wheel and ski were missing. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its rear fuselage and rudder.
Primary Cause
Wind-hardened snowdrifts during takeoff.Wind-hardened snowdrifts during takeoff.Share on:
