No fatalities

Piper PA-31-350 Makes Emergency Landing on Gravel Road After Fuel Exhaustion

Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport, Manitoba (CYAV), CA

On November 2, 2023, a Piper PA-31-350, C-GMOB operated by Eagle Air Enterprises Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport, Manitoba (CYAV), CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

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On 2 November 2023, a Piper PA-31-350 operated by Eagle Air Enterprises Limited landed on a gravel road after both engines lost power due to fuel exhaustion. No injuries or damage occurred.

Occurrence Details

On 2 November 2023, a Piper PA-31-350 aircraft, operated by Eagle Air Enterprises Limited, was conducting a flight from Sachigo Lake Airport, Ontario, to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Manitoba. The aircraft carried a pilot and six passengers.

In-Flight Fuel Concern

While en route, approximately 25 minutes north of the destination, a fuel level concern was identified. The pilot decided to divert to Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport, Manitoba. During the diversion, the left engine ran out of fuel, and the right engine began to sputter.

Emergency Landing

The pilot successfully conducted an emergency landing on a gravel road nearby. The aircraft sustained no damage, and there were no injuries to the passengers.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the occurrence as a class 3 investigation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 2023 Piper PA-31-350, C-GMOB accident near Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport, Manitoba (CYAV), CA?

On 2 November 2023, a Piper PA-31-350 operated by Eagle Air Enterprises Limited landed on a gravel road after both engines lost power due to fuel exhaustion. No injuries or damage occurred.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 2023 Piper PA-31-350, C-GMOB accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 2023 involved a Piper PA-31-350, C-GMOB, operated by Eagle Air Enterprises Limited, at Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport, Manitoba (CYAV), CA.