Incident Overview
Date: Monday 5 August 1974
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Laurentian Air Services
Registration Number: C-FTAT
Location: near Bagotville, QC –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and navigation systems.Aircraft control systems and navigation systems.
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a loss of control during descent into Mt. Apica, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was descending for Saint-Honor in clouds and was carrying Canadian International Paper workers on a route between La Tuque and Belle Plage, with a stop at Saint-Honor.An aircraft experienced a loss of control during descent into Mt. Apica, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was descending for Saint-Honor in clouds and was carrying Canadian International Paper workers on a route between La Tuque and Belle Plage, with a stop at Saint-Honor.
Description
The aircraft flew into Mt. Apica at 2750 feet while descending for Saint-Honor in clouds. The aircraft was operating on a flight from La Tuque to Belle Plage with a stop at Saint-Honor. On board were Canadian International Paper workers on their way to a logging camp.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during descent into turbulent conditions.Loss of control during descent into turbulent conditions.Share on:
