Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 30 September 1999
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Jackson Air Services
Registration Number: C-FFVZ
Location: Kapahigan Lake, MB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine & Control SystemsAircraft Engine & Control Systems
Category: Accident
A C-FFVZ Otter, operating from Kapahigan Lake, experienced an incident during takeoff. The aircraft drifted to the right and impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage. The takeoff was premature, resulting in a shorter-than-normal takeoff distance and failure to attain required flying speed.A C-FFVZ Otter, operating from Kapahigan Lake, experienced an incident during takeoff. The aircraft drifted to the right and impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage. The takeoff was premature, resulting in a shorter-than-normal takeoff distance and failure to attain required flying speed.
Description
The pilot of C-FFVZ, a float-equipped DHC-3 Otter, was taking off from Kapahigan Lake about 45 miles north of Flin Flon with 1700 pounds of fish. The winds were reported as 10-15 knots, gusting to 20 from the west and the pilot was taking off to the north. After takeoff, the aircraft drifted to the right and impacted trees on shore. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot began the takeoff run from the operator’s dock, which left a shorter-than-normal takeoff distance. The aircraft became airborne prematurely and did not attain the required flying speed.
Primary Cause
Premature takeoff and insufficient airspeed during takeoff.Premature takeoff and insufficient airspeed during takeoff.Share on:
