Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 12 July 1981
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-6A Super Catalina
Owner/operator: Flying Fireman
Registration Number: C-GFFJ
Location: Jackson Lake, ON –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Structure (specifically the wing and fuselage)Aircraft Structure (specifically the wing and fuselage)
Category: Accident
A twin-engine Cessna 206 experienced a catastrophic water pick-up incident on Jackson Lake near Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The aircraft sank during a heavy rainstorm, resulting in loss of all personnel.A twin-engine Cessna 206 experienced a catastrophic water pick-up incident on Jackson Lake near Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The aircraft sank during a heavy rainstorm, resulting in loss of all personnel.
Description
Crashed and sank during water pick-up, Jackson Lake, near Sioux Lookout, Ontario.
Source of Information
http://www.goodall.com.au/warbirds-directory-v6/consolidated.pdfhttp://www.goodall.com.au/warbirds-directory-v6/consolidated.pdfPrimary Cause
Heavy rainfall and turbulent water conditions likely exacerbated the aircraft?s stability issues, leading to a rapid sinking.Heavy rainfall and turbulent water conditions likely exacerbated the aircraft?s stability issues, leading to a rapid sinking.Share on:
