ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 23102
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| Date: | 03-JUN-2001 |
| Time: | 0030 UTC |
| Type: | Dragonfly |
| Operator: | |
| Registration: | C-IFSC |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Port Alberni, BC, British Columbia -
 Canada
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
This accident was reported by the Transportation Safety Board with only sketchy information. 2 fatalities. Coordination with RCC indicated that the time of crash was approximately 16:30 pdt. Witnesses reported seeing the wings fold up in flight. 2001/06/11 General Aviation Update from the TSB: The pilot of the ultralight (C-IFSC) and one passenger were flying in the vicinity of the Port Alberni aerodrome. During the flight, the aircraft entered a steep spiraling dive and, on recovery from that manoeuvre, the left wing support structure failed. The aircraft struck the terrain north of the airfield. Both occupants were fatally injured.
Sources:
2001P0374
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Sep-2008 01:00 | ASN archive | Added |
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