Narrative:
The British Antarctic Survey DHC-7 (VP-FBQ), with three maintenance personnel on board, had completed a maintenance run-up procedure and was taxiing back to the Voyageur Airways ramp, at the North Bay Airport, Ontario (CYYB). While maneuvering to park, it was reported that a no. 4 engine runaway may have occurred, resulting in a loss of control. The aircraft collided with a Voyageur Airways DHC-8-314 (C-FEXZ) aircraft; there were no injuries reported but both aircraft were substantially damaged.
| Status: | Accident Investigation report not yet completed, but information verified through authorities or other sources. |
| Date: | Monday 23 November 2020 |
| Time: | 14:45 UTC |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-7-110 |
| Operator: | British Antarctic Survey |
| Registration: | VP-FBQ |
| MSN: | 111 |
| First flight: | 1988 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | North Bay Airport, ON (YYB) ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Taxi (TXI) |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | - |
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The British Antarctic Survey DHC-7 (VP-FBQ), with three maintenance personnel on board, had completed a maintenance run-up procedure and was taxiing back to the Voyageur Airways ramp, at the North Bay Airport, Ontario (CYYB). While maneuvering to park, it was reported that a no. 4 engine runaway may have occurred, resulting in a loss of control. The aircraft collided with a Voyageur Airways DHC-8-314 (C-FEXZ) aircraft; there were no injuries reported but both aircraft were substantially damaged.
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