On February 10, 2013, a Cessna 210C C-FWUX operated by meteorological conditions – Collision with terrain was involved in an aviation accident near Waskada, Manitoba, 3 nm N, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Whiteout conditions and loss of situational awareness. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).
On a February 2013 flight, a privately registered Cessna 210C departed from Waskada, Manitoba for a local sightseeing trip. Fog moved in shortly after, and the aircraft crashed about 30 minutes later, with all four occupants sustaining fatal injuries.
Occurrence
At approximately 1230 Central Standard Time, a Cessna 210C (registration C-FWUX, serial number 21058098) departed from a private airstrip in Waskada, Manitoba. The aircraft was privately registered and carried a pilot and three passengers on a local sightseeing flight. About 30 minutes after departure, fog moved into the area. At 1317 Central Standard Time, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal was received, prompting a search.
Wreckage and Injuries
The wreckage was located 3 nautical miles north of Waskada. All four occupants sustained fatal injuries. There was no post-crash fire.
Investigation
The occurrence was investigated as a class 3 investigation, which analyzes a limited number of safety issues and may issue recommendations. The investigation concluded that whiteout conditions and a loss of situational awareness led to the accident.
Probable cause
Whiteout conditions and loss of situational awareness