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 |
|---|---|
| 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
|
|---|---|
| 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 |