Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 January 1955
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-73 Mallard
Owner/operator: Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
Registration Number: CF-GEU
Location: 1,8 km N of London Airport, ON (YXU) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and visibility.Aircraft control systems and visibility.
Category: Accident
A severe icing event caused a forced landing at London Airport, Ontario, Canada, resulting in the crash of five aircraft. All five passengers were injured.A severe icing event caused a forced landing at London Airport, Ontario, Canada, resulting in the crash of five aircraft. All five passengers were injured.
Description
The aircraft crashed during an attempted forced landing at London Airport, Ontario, Canada due to severe icing. All five on board were injured.
Source of Information
http://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfhttp://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfPrimary Cause
Severe icing conditions significantly impaired aircraft control and reduced visibility, leading to a forced landing.Severe icing conditions significantly impaired aircraft control and reduced visibility, leading to a forced landing.Share on:
