Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 9 June 2020
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 1900D
Owner/operator: Sunwest Aviation
Registration Number: C-GSLX
Location: near Lac la Biche (CYLB), AB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Right wing inboard leading edgeRight wing inboard leading edge
Category: Accident
A Beech 1900D aircraft, operated by Sunwest Aviation Ltd., experienced a minor incident during initial approach to Lac la Biche. The aircraft struck a pelican at an altitude of 1500 feet above ground. The aircraft landed without significant issues, and a post-flight inspection identified damage to the right wing inboard leading edge.A Beech 1900D aircraft, operated by Sunwest Aviation Ltd., experienced a minor incident during initial approach to Lac la Biche. The aircraft struck a pelican at an altitude of 1500 feet above ground. The aircraft landed without significant issues, and a post-flight inspection identified damage to the right wing inboard leading edge.
Description
Sunwest Aviation Ltd. Beech 1900D, was operating as flight CNK448 from Conklin/Leismer (CET2), AB to Lac la Biche (CYLB), AB with 2 crew on board. While on initial approach over the lake, the aircraft struck a pelican at 1500 feet above ground. There were no handling or system anomalies and the aircraft continued to an uneventful landing. A post flight inspection revealed significant damage to the right wing inboard leading edge.
Primary Cause
Impact with a pelican at a high altitude.Impact with a pelican at a high altitude.Share on:
