Incident Overview
Date: Monday 26 August 2024
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter
Owner/operator: NDK Air Limited
Registration Number: C-GMLB
Location: Kashishibog Lake, ON –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (specifically the fuselage and wings).Aircraft structure (specifically the fuselage and wings).
Category: Accident
A DHC-3T Turbine Otter, operated by NDK Air Limited, experienced a hard landing during a VFR flight to Kashishibog Lake, ON. The aircraft struck a tree, resulting in significant damage and submersion. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.A DHC-3T Turbine Otter, operated by NDK Air Limited, experienced a hard landing during a VFR flight to Kashishibog Lake, ON. The aircraft struck a tree, resulting in significant damage and submersion. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.
Description
A float-equipped DHC-3T Turbine Otter operated by NDK Air Limited departed the Armstrong Water Aerodrome (CJF6), ON, on a VFR flight to Kashishibog Lake, ON. While on final approach to Kashishibog Lake, the aircraft struck a tree and subsequently landed hard onto the water. The pilot and passengers successfully egressed the aircraft. Two of the passengers received minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged and became submerged.
Primary Cause
Tree strike during final approach to Kashishibog Lake.Tree strike during final approach to Kashishibog Lake.Share on:
