Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 August 2005
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
Owner/operator: Guay Inc.
Registration Number: C-GUAY
Location: Rapid Lake, QC –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: WheelsWheels
Category: Accident
A Cessna 208 float-equipped aircraft experienced a significant incident upon returning to the outfitter after refueling at Kangiqsualujjuaq. The pilot failed to raise wheels before landing on water, resulting in a rollover and subsequent landing upside down. The pilot and passengers evacuated, sustaining minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.A Cessna 208 float-equipped aircraft experienced a significant incident upon returning to the outfitter after refueling at Kangiqsualujjuaq. The pilot failed to raise wheels before landing on water, resulting in a rollover and subsequent landing upside down. The pilot and passengers evacuated, sustaining minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Description
The float-equipped Cessna 208 had left the outfitter, 19 NM southwest of Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River) to refuel at the Kangiqsualujjuaq (CYLU) airport. Upon return to the outfitter, the pilot forgot to raise his wheels before landing on water. Upon initial contact with the water, the aircraft turned over and landed upside down. The pilot and passenger evacuated the aircraft through the rear door. The pilot was not injured. The passengers received minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
Primary Cause
Failure to raise wheels before landing on water.Failure to raise wheels before landing on water.Share on:
