C-FQBT
Flight / Schedule
C-FQBT
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin OtterRegistration
C-FQBT
MSN
95
Year of Manufacture
1968
Operator
Kenn Borek AirDate
March 6, 1993 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Baffin Island Nunavut
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
67.5616°, -64.0183°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On March 6, 1993 at 12:00 AM, C-FQBT experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, operated by Kenn Borek Air, with the event recorded near Baffin Island Nunavut.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. While taking off from an icy lake, the nose gear struck an ice ridge. The aircraft went out of control and collided with the river bank before coming to rest. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The accident occurred at 69°58'00.0"N 76°59'00.0"W.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-FQBT, MSN 95, year of manufacture 1968.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 67.5616°, -64.0183°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While taking off from an icy lake, the nose gear struck an ice ridge. The aircraft went out of control and collided with the river bank before coming to rest. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The accident occurred at 69°58'00.0"N 76°59'00.0"W.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Kenn Borek AirFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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