Accident at Vicinity of Tweed Lake (near Cochrane), Ontario
Summary
1996-09-03: Sometime during the afternoon (exact time not known), the float plane departed Tweed Lake. According to witnesses, the aircraft dipped about 90 degrees and then crashed in a field. The pilot got out and was taken to hospital by fishermen. Ops. impact -- none. Damage -- unknown. Injuries -- pilot had a broken leg and other injuries.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996O0365 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Occurred At | 1996-08-28 - Unknown time |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Ontario, Canada, North America, Ontario Region, Vicinity of Tweed Lake (near Cochrane), Ontario |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
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| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Categories | Loss of control - inflight,Controlled flight into or toward terrain |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | Private |
| Operator | Private |
| Make |
PIPER |
| Model | PA12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Amphibian |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
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| Phase of Flight | Takeoff |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Events | Loss of control - inflight,Collision with terrain |