Incident Overview
Date: Monday 27 May 1991
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Cargair
Registration Number: C-FCDL
Location: 40 km N of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, QC –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: The DHC-3 Otter aircraft itself.The DHC-3 Otter aircraft itself.
Category: Accident
A DHC-3 Otter aircraft was involved in a crash during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The aircraft was flying en route to Lac Manouane, Quebec.A DHC-3 Otter aircraft was involved in a crash during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The aircraft was flying en route to Lac Manouane, Quebec.
Description
The DHC-3 Otter struck trees in IMC conditions, crashed and burned. The aircraft was en route to Lac Manouane, Quebec.
Primary Cause
IMC conditions and loss of situational awareness likely contributed to the incident.IMC conditions and loss of situational awareness likely contributed to the incident.Share on:
