C-GKDX

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.

Flight / Schedule

C-GKDX

Registration

C-GKDX

MSN

LC-271

Year of Manufacture

1968

Date

July 31, 1987 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

City

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

C-GKDX

MSN

LC-271

Year of Manufacture

1968