Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 October 1989
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Air Inuit
Registration Number: C-GBJE
Location: Kangiqsujuaq Airport, QC (YWB) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Aircraft control systemAircraft control system
Category: Accident
A gust of wind during touchdown caused the Twin Otter to lose control, resulting in a collision with a ditch and significant damage to the aircraft.A gust of wind during touchdown caused the Twin Otter to lose control, resulting in a collision with a ditch and significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
A gust of wind on touchdown caused the pilot to lose control. The Twin Otter struck a ditch and sustained irreparable damage.
Primary Cause
Gust of wind on touchdownGust of wind on touchdownShare on:
