Pickle Lake Air Services
Safety profile and incident history for Pickle Lake Air Services.
Safety Score
10/10Total 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
