Accident at GANDER INTL NL (CYQX)
Summary
1997-10-22: At 1942 GFNA was departing runway 31 via a tow rope. The tow rope broke and the pilot tried to slide slip the aircraft to land on the remaining runway. He landed hard, veered off the runway and came to rest against the perimeter fence. Gander ERS responded and the pilot and passenger were transported to the hospital with possible back problems. 103 Squadron in Gander will investigate and report their findings to TSB when the investigation is completed.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1994A0292 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1994-10-22 - Unknown time |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | CYQX |
| Aerodrome Name | GANDER INTL NL (CYQX) |
| Geographic Location | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, Gander airport |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
| TSB Class of Investigation | |
| AOR Number | |
| Reported By | |
| Categories | Other,Abnormal runway contact |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Glider
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GFNA | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA |
| Operator | Private |
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2 33 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Engine Type | None |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Hard landing,Other operational incident |