ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344907
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| Date: | Thursday 27 July 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Wag-Aero Sportsman 2+2 |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | N323BT |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 19 nm NNE of Silver Falls Airport, MB -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rainy Lake, ON |
| Lake Winnipeg, MB | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
An amateur-built float-equipped OBT Sportsman airplane, was conducting a VFR flight from Rainy Lake, ON to Lake Winnipeg, MB. While enroute, the aircraft encountered turbulence followed by an unusual feeling in the flight controls. The aircraft abruptly entered uncontrolled flight.
The pilot attempted to recover control but was unable to and the aircraft collided with terrain 19NM NNE of Silver Falls Airport, MB (CKB8). The ELT activated and search and rescue responded. The pilot was severely injured and was airlifted to hospital. The aircraft was destroyed.
TSB investigators examined the aircraft wreckage after it was recovered. The right aileron control rod exhibited evidence of corrosion and the right aileron control rod end was found separated at its junction with the control rod tube. The right aileron control horn front attachment screw exhibited wear likely from interference with the control rod.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Aug-2023 19:15 | harro | Added |
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