Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 4 August 2005
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Air Nootka
Registration Number: C-FQEI
Location: Louie Lagoon, Nootka Island, BC –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A DHC-3 aircraft was transporting eight passengers to Louis Lagoon on the northwest end of Nootka Island. An engine failure occurred during approach, leading to a forced landing into the lagoon. The aircraft then flipped over in shallow water, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and safe escape of all passengers and crew.A DHC-3 aircraft was transporting eight passengers to Louis Lagoon on the northwest end of Nootka Island. An engine failure occurred during approach, leading to a forced landing into the lagoon. The aircraft then flipped over in shallow water, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and safe escape of all passengers and crew.
Description
The DHC-3 was transporting eight passengers into Louis Lagoon on the north west end of Nootka Island. While on the downwind, left-hand leg of the approach, the engine stopped and the pilot conducted a forced landing into the lagoon. During the after-landing deceleration, the aircraft entered shallows on the east end of the lagoon and flipped over in about one foot of water. Only the pilot received minor injuries and everyone aboard escaped.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during approach and subsequent forced landing into shallow waters.Engine failure during approach and subsequent forced landing into shallow waters.Share on:
