C-GCZG
Flight / Schedule
C-GCZG
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3Registration
C-GCZG
MSN
17118/34385
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Aviation BoréalDate
May 5, 1996 at 02:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Kenty Lake Newfoundland & Labrador
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
54.7029°, -65.8539°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On May 5, 1996 at 02:00 PM, C-GCZG experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-3, operated by Aviation Boréal, with the event recorded near Kenty Lake Newfoundland & Labrador.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 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: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. Upon landing on the icy Kenty Lake, the right ski struck a snowbank, causing the gear to collapse. All three occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-GCZG, MSN 17118/34385, year of manufacture 1945.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 54.7029°, -65.8539°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Upon landing on the icy Kenty Lake, the right ski struck a snowbank, causing the gear to collapse. All three occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Aviation BoréalFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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