Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 22 May 1993
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Loon Air
Registration Number: C-GKPB
Location: Edmonton/Villeneuve Airport, AB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Left wingLeft wing
Category: Accident
A DHC-3 Otter aircraft was test-flying after re-assembly and veered left, reaching a height of 75 feet. It crashed after contacting the ground.A DHC-3 Otter aircraft was test-flying after re-assembly and veered left, reaching a height of 75 feet. It crashed after contacting the ground.
Description
The DHC-3 Otter was being test-flown after re-assembly. After lifting off the runway it veered left, reaching a height of 75 feet. The left wing contacted the ground and the airplane crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.ruudleeuw.com/pdf/dhc3_update_jan2008.pdfhttp://www.ruudleeuw.com/pdf/dhc3_update_jan2008.pdfPrimary Cause
Re-assembly and unexpected flight path during test-flying.Re-assembly and unexpected flight path during test-flying.Share on:
