ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 23097
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Saturday 7 July 2001 |
| Time: | 20:30 UTC |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver |
| Owner/operator: | Northwest Flying Inc. |
| Registration: | C-FNFO |
| MSN: | 819 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sabaskong Bay, ON -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The aircraft (C-FNFO) was on a VFR flight to Nestor Falls. The aircraft was attempting to land at Sabaskong Bay when the aircraft struck a hydro line and crashed into the water. The aircraft has been recovered along with the pilot's body. No further details available. TSB is investigating. One (1) S.O.B. -- fatally injured. Damage -- substantial. 2001/07/10 Supplemental information from T.S.B. Initial Notification (#A01C0152): The DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver, C-FNFO, operated by Northwest Flying Inc., had just departed from the operator's base at Kakabikitchiwan Lake for a flight to Aremis Lake to pick up a group of fishermen. The aircraft was observed flying northbound with a high power setting above the water of Sabaskong Bay about three miles from the point of take-off. The aircraft struck the lower of two unmarked electrical wires between two islands at a height of about 20-30 feet above the water. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot sustained fatal injuries. Rebuilt with parts from c/n 421. Activ
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
2001O0718
http://www.dhc-2.com/id572.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Sep-2008 01:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 19-Feb-2014 16:09 | TB | Updated [Cn, Operator, Total occupants, Location, Source, Narrative] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation