Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 November 1997
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-215-6B11 (CL-415)
Owner/operator: Securit Civile
Registration Number: F-ZBFQ
Location: off Marseille –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A CL-415 aircraft, carrying three aircraft, executed a training mission in the La Ciotat bay following a series of maneuvers. During the simulation of an engine failure, the aircraft experienced severe vibrations and a complete landing, resulting in the seaplange overturning and impact. The copilot sustained serious injuries, while the captain was fatally injured. The aircraft experienced significant vibrations and power increase attempts to take off, leading to the overturn.A CL-415 aircraft, carrying three aircraft, executed a training mission in the La Ciotat bay following a series of maneuvers. During the simulation of an engine failure, the aircraft experienced severe vibrations and a complete landing, resulting in the seaplange overturning and impact. The copilot sustained serious injuries, while the captain was fatally injured. The aircraft experienced significant vibrations and power increase attempts to take off, leading to the overturn.
Description
The CL-415, Plican 43, departed Marseille-Marignane Airport with three aircraft to conduct a training mission in the bay of La Ciotat, France. Following several scooping manoeuvres, the crew simulated an engine failure and then performed a complete landing when the aircraft suffered severe vibrations. The crew increased engine power in an attempt to take off when the seaplane overturned and came to rest upside down. The copilot was seriously injured while the captain was killed.
Primary Cause
Simulated engine failure and subsequent seaplange landing.Simulated engine failure and subsequent seaplange landing.Share on:
