Accident Cessna A185F Skywagon C-GBKA,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386811
 
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Date:Sunday 7 April 2024
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic C185 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna A185F Skywagon
Owner/operator:Bamaji Air
Registration: C-GBKA
MSN: 18502375
Year of manufacture:1974
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Category:Accident
Location:Slate Falls Airport (CKD9), ON -   Canada
Phase: Standing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Slate Falls Airport (CKD9), ON
Destination airport:Sioux Lookout Airport, ON (YXL/CYXL)
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A Bamaji Air Cessna 185 was preparing to depart Slate Falls Airport (CKD9), ON, on a visual flight rules flight to Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL), ON. While the pilot was attempting to start the aircraft's engine by manually turning the propeller, the engine started but the pilot was unable to enter the aircraft in time. The unoccupied aircraft proceeded across the apron and collided with trees and a snowbank. The pilot received minor injuries while attempting to arrest the movement of the aircraft. The aircraft was substantially damaged.

Sources:

TSB A24C0034

Revision history:

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