ASN Aircraft accident Douglas DC-3A CF-GOC Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport, QC (YBX)
ASN logo
 

Status:
Date:Saturday 21 November 1964
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Douglas DC-3A
Operator:Eastern Provincial Airways
Registration: CF-GOC
MSN: 7362
First flight: 1942
Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport, QC (YBX) (   Canada)
Phase: Approach (APR)
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:?
Destination airport:Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport, QC (YBX/CYBX), Canada
Narrative:
The DC-3 collided with the ground just short of the runway; the plane continued, striking the runway with the no. 2 propeller. The crew attempted to overshoot, but the DC-3 contacted the ground again 1400 m past the runway.

Probable Cause:

PROBABLE CAUSE: "Misjudged approach to land."



Photos

Add your photo of this accident or aircraft
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
languages: languages

Share

The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:

CONNECT WITH US: FSF on social media FSF Facebook FSF Twitter FSF Youtube FSF LinkedIn FSF Instagram

©2024 Flight Safety Foundation

1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
www.FlightSafety.org