Loss of control Accident de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter C-GKPB,
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Date:Saturday 22 May 1993
Time:10:22
Type:Silhouette image of generic DHC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator:Loon Air
Registration: C-GKPB
MSN: 274
Year of manufacture:1958
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Substantial, repaired
Category:Accident
Location:Edmonton/Villeneuve Airport, AB -   Canada
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Test
Departure airport:Edmonton/Villeneuve Airport, AB (CZVL)
Destination airport:Edmonton/Villeneuve Airport, AB (CZVL)
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The DHC-3 Otter was being test-flown after re-assembly. After lifting off the runway it veered left, reaching a height of 75 feet. The left wing contacted the ground and the airplane crashed.

Sources:

CADORS Number: 1993W0113
DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter - a History / by Karl E. Hayes [UPDATE 3 Correct to 1 January 2008]
ICAO Summary 9/94

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