Pickle Lake Air Services

Safety profile and incident history for Pickle Lake Air Services.

Safety Score

10/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

0

Recent Incidents

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

Pickle Lake Ontario

Few minutes after takeoff from Pickle Lake, while in cruising altitude, the pilot hear a loud bang. The engine lost power then caught fire and failed. Unable to reach the nearest airport, the pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a swampy scrub, bursting into flames. Both occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Canada

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter1