Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 30 May 1961
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Royal Canadian Air Force – RCAF
Registration Number: 9401
Location: Guelph Airport, ON –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Lift and Control SystemsAircraft Lift and Control Systems
Category: Accident
An Otter aircraft experienced a failed takeoff attempt due to strong crosswind conditions, resulting in it overrunning a fence and impacting several vehicles.An Otter aircraft experienced a failed takeoff attempt due to strong crosswind conditions, resulting in it overrunning a fence and impacting several vehicles.
Description
The Otter was due to depart on a cross-country navigation training flight from Guelph Airport, Ontario, Canada. The take off attempt occurred in a cross wind of 40-45 mph. The aircraft could not become airborne and overran through a fence into a parking lot. It hit several vehicles.
Source of Information
http://www.dhc-3archive.com/DHC-3_356.html, http://www.rwrwalker.ca/RCAF_9401_9427_detailed.htmhttp://www.dhc-3archive.com/DHC-3_356.html, http://www.rwrwalker.ca/RCAF_9401_9427_detailed.htmPrimary Cause
Strong crosswind conditions significantly reduced lift and control, preventing takeoff.Strong crosswind conditions significantly reduced lift and control, preventing takeoff.Share on:
