C-GKDX
Flight / Schedule
C-GKDX
Aircraft
Beechcraft 65 Queen AirRegistration
C-GKDX
MSN
LC-271
Year of Manufacture
1968
Operator
Perimeter AviationDate
July 31, 1987 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Crash Location
Winnipeg Manitoba
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
49.8010°, -97.1946°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On July 31, 1987 at 12:00 AM, C-GKDX experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, operated by Perimeter Aviation, with the event recorded near Winnipeg Manitoba.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a city crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Winnipeg Airport, the pilot encountered engine problems. The aircraft lost height and crashed on a factory located near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed but all five occupants were rescued.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-GKDX, MSN LC-271, year of manufacture 1968.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.8010°, -97.1946°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Winnipeg Airport, the pilot encountered engine problems. The aircraft lost height and crashed on a factory located near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed but all five occupants were rescued.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Operator
Perimeter AviationFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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