Accident at Southeast of Yarmouth (CYQI)
Summary
2010-04-22: UPDATE TSB: A10A0025: The pilot of C-GFVE, a Central Valley Aircraft (Greenwood Flight Centre) Cessna 172, was conducting a low-altitude waterfowl survey with two passengers on board. While conducting the survey, the engine, a Lycoming O-320-B2D, lost power. The pilot then elected to conduct a forced landing on a paved road. The aircraft contacted a telephone line just prior to touchdown with approximately 600 feet of road remaining. The aircraft veered toward the right, the right wing struck a stop sign. The aircraft continued forward, crossing a ditch and striking a tree before coming to rest. The pilot and the two passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
2010-03-08: C-GFVE, Cessna 172M, on a VFR flight that originated in Waterville (CCW3), attempted a forced landing on Highway 3, southeast of Yarmouth (CYQI) due to an apparent engine malfunction. The aircraft went into a ditch. The pilot experienced serious injuries and was hospitalized. The two passengers received minor injuries. There was no vehicle traffic involved in the accident. TSB Case Closed.
Details
CADORS Number | 2010A0196 |
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Occurrence Type | Accident |
Reported By | NAV CANADA, Transport Canada, Transportation Safety Board of Canada |
Occurred At | 2010-03-07 - 17:56 |
Day or Night? | Day-time |
Fatalities | 0 |
Injuries | 3 |
Aerodrome ID | |
Aerodrome Name | |
Geographic Location | Nova Scotia, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, Southeast of Yarmouth (CYQI) |
TSB Occurrence Number | A10A0025 |
TSB Class of Investigation | Class 5 |
AOR Number | 116802-V2 |
Reported By | NAV CANADA, Transport Canada, Transportation Safety Board of Canada |
Categories | System/component failure or malfunction [powerplant],Other,Low altitude operations |
Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
Type | Aeroplane
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Canadian Registration | GFVE | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
Foreign Registration | |
Country of Registration | Canada |
Occurrence Type | Accident |
Owner | CENTRAL VALLEY AIRCRAFT INCORPORATED - GREENWOOD FLIGHT CENTRE |
Operator | CENTRAL VALLEY AIRCRAFT INCORPORATED (14793) Commercial |
Make |
![]() CESSNA |
Model |
![]() 172M |
Year Built | 1976 |
Engine Type | Reciprocating |
Engine Make |
![]() AVCO LYCOMING |
Engine Model |
![]() O-320-E2D |
Gear Type | Land |
Private | No |
Amateur Built | No |
Flight Number | |
Flight Rule | |
CARS Subpart | |
Phase of Flight | Cruise |
Damage | Destroyed |
Fatalities | 0 |
Injuries | 3 |
Events | Collision with terrain,Forced landing,Engine - malfunction |