1 fatality

1 Apr 2011: DE HAVILLAND — Black Sheep Aviation and Cattle Company — Mayo, Canada

Mayo, Canada

On 1 Apr 2011, a DE HAVILLAND operated by Black Sheep Aviation and Cattle Company was involved in an aviation accident near Mayo, Canada. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 31, 2011, a De Havilland DHC-3T (C-GMCW) broke up in flight near Mayo, Yukon, killing the pilot. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Accident Details

On March 31, 2011, at approximately 1745 Pacific Daylight Time, a De Havilland DHC-3T airplane broke up in flight about 39 nautical miles northeast of Mayo, Yukon Territory, Canada. The aircraft, Canadian registration C-GMCW, sustained substantial damage during the accident.

Aircraft and Operator

The airplane was owned and operated by the Black Sheep Aviation and Cattle Company, based in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was occupied by a solo pilot, who was killed.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has jurisdiction over the investigation of this accident. Further information may be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's office in Edmonton, Alberta.