Accident at St. Pauls Inlet, Newfoundland
Summary
1996-07-22: The aircraft, part of a formation of 4, encountered poor weather. Another aircraft in the formation transmitted a MAYDAY at approximately the same time that aircraft overflying the area reported an emergency locator transmitter signal. The crash site was discovered by search and rescue. Three occupants, all fatally injured. TSB investigating.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996A0742 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1996-07-22 - 20:15 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Injuries | 0 |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, St. Pauls Inlet, Newfoundland |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Controlled flight into or toward terrain |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GBZG | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | Commercial |
| Make |
CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Year Built | |
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| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
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| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Collision with terrain |