Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 October 1999
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster
Owner/operator: Wasaya Airways
Registration Number: C-FKSL
Location: Ranger Lake, ON –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Cessna C-FVTU wing.Cessna C-FVTU wing.
Category: Accident
A Cessna C-FVTU experienced a descent near Red Lake (YRL) due to a flock of large birds. The pilot struck the water of Ranger Lake, resulting in the aircraft overturning. A military DHC-8 diverted to Red Lake, and a floatplane recovered the pilot, sustaining injuries.A Cessna C-FVTU experienced a descent near Red Lake (YRL) due to a flock of large birds. The pilot struck the water of Ranger Lake, resulting in the aircraft overturning. A military DHC-8 diverted to Red Lake, and a floatplane recovered the pilot, sustaining injuries.
Description
While holding outside the control zone at Red Lake (YRL) pending a special VFR clearance, the pilot made a descending turn to avoid a flock of large birds. The right wing struck the water of Ranger Lake and the Cessna overturned. A military DHC-8 diverted to Red Lake and located the Cessna on the west side of Ranger Lake. The airplane was partially submerged and the pilot was on the wing. A floatplane (C-FVTU) subsequently picked up the pilot and returned him to Red Lake. The pilot suffered shoulder injuries, arm injuries, facial injuries and hypothermia.
Primary Cause
Unexpected bird activity and a descent maneuver.Unexpected bird activity and a descent maneuver.Share on:
