C-FKLC

The Otter registered C-FKLC was on the frozen Lagopede Lake, ready for takeoff, when another Otter operated by Air Saguenay and registered C-FODT landed on the same lake. Upon touchdown, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that collided with the Otter waiting for departure. While the Otter registered C-FODT was slightly damaged, the Otter registered C-FKLC was damaged beyond repair after its right wing was torn off. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured.

Flight / Schedule

C-FKLC

Registration

C-FKLC

MSN

255

Year of Manufacture

1958

Date

April 19, 2006 at 11:15 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Positioning

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Lagopede Lake Quebec

Region

North America • Canada

Coordinates

52.7922°, -72.2165°

Narrative Report

On April 19, 2006 at 11:15 AM, C-FKLC experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, operated by Nordair Québec 2000, with the event recorded near Lagopede Lake Quebec.

The flight was categorized as positioning and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The Otter registered C-FKLC was on the frozen Lagopede Lake, ready for takeoff, when another Otter operated by Air Saguenay and registered C-FODT landed on the same lake. Upon touchdown, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that collided with the Otter waiting for departure. While the Otter registered C-FODT was slightly damaged, the Otter registered C-FKLC was damaged beyond repair after its right wing was torn off. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured.

Aircraft reference details include registration C-FKLC, MSN 255, year of manufacture 1958.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 52.7922°, -72.2165°.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

The Otter registered C-FKLC was on the frozen Lagopede Lake, ready for takeoff, when another Otter operated by Air Saguenay and registered C-FODT landed on the same lake. Upon touchdown, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that collided with the Otter waiting for departure. While the Otter registered C-FODT was slightly damaged, the Otter registered C-FKLC was damaged beyond repair after its right wing was torn off. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

1

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 1

Operational Details

Flight Type

Positioning

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

C-FKLC

MSN

255

Year of Manufacture

1958