ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 68047
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| Date: | Thursday 20 August 2009 |
| Time: | 21:15 UTC |
| Type: |  Cessna 177 Cardinal |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Lake Okanagan, British Columbia -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | CYVK |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The aircraft took off from Vernon Airport (CYVK) and tried to return after the engine failed. When the pilot realized he could not reach the runway, he ditched the aircraft in Lake Okanagan. Occupants were uninjured and rescued by boaters.
Sources:
https://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/vernonmorningstar/news/53881982.html
CADORS 2009P1258
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Aug-2009 05:31 | slowkid | Added |
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