Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 11 July 2021
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
Owner/operator: Air Tunilik
Registration Number: C-GUAY
Location: Rex North Mining Camp, QC –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: WheelsWheels
Category: Accident
A Cessna 208 aircraft operated by Air Tunilik experienced a flip-over accident during landing at Puvurnituq Airport, QC (CYPX), due to the lack of wheel retraction.A Cessna 208 aircraft operated by Air Tunilik experienced a flip-over accident during landing at Puvurnituq Airport, QC (CYPX), due to the lack of wheel retraction.
Description
A float-equipped Cessna 208 aircraft operated by Air Tunilik departed Puvurnituq Airport, QC (CYPX) to the Rex North Mining Camp, QC with only one pilot on board. The wheels were not retracted prior to landing, so when the floats touched the water, the aircraft flipped over. The pilot was able to evacuate the aircraft.
Primary Cause
Lack of wheel retraction prior to landing.Lack of wheel retraction prior to landing.Share on:
