Incident Overview
Date: Monday 12 February 1973
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Kenting Atlas Aviation
Registration Number: CF-OOV
Location: near Iqaluit Airport, NU (YFB) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An DC-3 aircraft, returning from major overhaul in Toronto, experienced an engine power loss shortly after takeoff. The pilot attempted a return flight, resulting in a short, uncontrolled crash landing near the airport.An DC-3 aircraft, returning from major overhaul in Toronto, experienced an engine power loss shortly after takeoff. The pilot attempted a return flight, resulting in a short, uncontrolled crash landing near the airport.
Description
Engine power was lost after takeoff. The pilot tried to return, but crash-landed short of the airport. The DC-3 was returning from major overhaul in Toronto.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
