Overview
A small twin-engine aircraft made an emergency landing on a city street in Calgary, Alberta, following a loss of engine power. The incident involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo, operated by Super T Aviation Academy, carrying two pilots and four passengers. The aircraft had departed Medicine Hat, Alberta, en route to Calgary.
Flight Details
After receiving clearance to land at Calgary International Airport, the crew noticed that the right fuel boost pump light had illuminated. Shortly thereafter, both engines began to surge and could no longer produce sufficient power to maintain altitude.
Emergency Landing
Unable to reach the nearest runway, the crew executed a forced landing onto 36th Street NE, approximately 2.8 nautical miles south of the threshold of Runway 35R. The landing was conducted shortly before 6 am local time.
Damage
During the landing, the aircraft's outer right wing struck a pole near the Trans-Canada Highway, resulting in the loss of about four feet of wing. Additionally, the left propeller made contact with a concrete structure, damaging the tips of its three blades.
Post-Incident
No injuries were reported among the aircraft occupants or persons on the ground. The investigation was classified as a Class 4 occurrence, indicating a limited scope with no findings or recommendations issued.