ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 87201
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| Date: | Saturday 16 June 2001 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Air Tractor AT-301 |
| Owner/operator: | Airways Aviation |
| Registration: | C-GZWE |
| MSN: | 301-0631 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1985 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Melville, Saskatchewan -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Air Tractor AT-301 operated by Airways Aviation, was returning to Melville Municipal airport after spraying a field with herbicide. At about 500 feet AGL, the engine (Pratt & Whitney R-1340) lost power. The terrain ahead of the aircraft was hilly with ditches and bushes. The pilot elected to turn left to a road behind the aircraft. During the turn the aircraft descended and collided with the terrain. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot sustained minor injuries.
Sources:
CADORS 2001C0639
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Jan-2011 14:54 | slowkid | Added |
| 07-Aug-2018 18:01 | A.J. Scholten | Updated [Cn] |
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