Incident Overview
Date: Monday 9 July 2018
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3T Texas Turbine Otter
Owner/operator: Ookpik Aviation
Registration Number: C-GBQC
Location: Parker Lake, NU –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Right main gearRight main gear
Category: Accident
A DHC-3T Turbine Otter aircraft, operated by Ookpik Aviation, experienced a takeoff incident on the sandy shoreline of Parker Lake, Alaska. The aircraft ran out of shoreline and entered the water, resulting in a torn right main gear and an upright landing. The pilot and passenger were unharmed, and the aircraft sustained significant damage. The soft sandy shoreline was identified as a contributing factor.A DHC-3T Turbine Otter aircraft, operated by Ookpik Aviation, experienced a takeoff incident on the sandy shoreline of Parker Lake, Alaska. The aircraft ran out of shoreline and entered the water, resulting in a torn right main gear and an upright landing. The pilot and passenger were unharmed, and the aircraft sustained significant damage. The soft sandy shoreline was identified as a contributing factor.
Description
A DHC-3T Turbine Otter aircraft operated by Ookpik Aviation, began takeoff on the sandy shoreline of Parker Lake, NU with the pilot and one passenger onboard. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft ran out of shore line and went into the water. The right main gear was torn off and the aircraft came to a rest in an upright position. The pilot and passenger were not injured and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. It was reported that the sandy shoreline was very soft.
Primary Cause
Soft sandy shoreline conditions during takeoff.Soft sandy shoreline conditions during takeoff.Share on:
