Incident Overview
Date: Monday 23 January 2023
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: British Antarctic Survey
Registration Number: VP-FBC
Location: Mount Lymburner –
ÿ Antarctica
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC.The DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC.
Category: Accident
A DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC, experienced a collision during takeoff from Mount Lymburner, Antarctica. The aircraft struck an obstacle.A DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC, experienced a collision during takeoff from Mount Lymburner, Antarctica. The aircraft struck an obstacle.
Description
The DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC, collided with an obstacle on takeoff from Mount Lymburner, Antarctica.
Primary Cause
Unexpected obstacle interaction during takeoff.Unexpected obstacle interaction during takeoff.Share on:
