Accident at Traverse Bay, Manitoba
Summary
1996-10-28: The Sowind Air PA31, C-GHMK, was enroute from Berens River, Manitoba, to St. Andrews. The captain diverted around several cloud buildups in which he observed lightning. In clear air near a buildup, the aircraft flew into heavy hail. The captain turned the aircraft and estimates that hail struck the aircraft for about 10-15 seconds. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996C0447 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | Transportation Safety Board of Canada |
| Occurred At | 1996-10-14 - 11:30 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Manitoba, Canada, North America, Prairie and Northern Region, Traverse Bay, Manitoba |
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| AOR Number | |
| Reported By | Transportation Safety Board of Canada |
| Categories | Wind shear or thunderstorm |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GHMK | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | SOWIND AIR LTD |
| Operator | Commercial |
| Make |
PIPER |
| Model |
PA31 350 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Cruise |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Weather - precipitation |