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2001-09-14: Beechcraft 1900C (C-GSKC) — SkyLink Express - Canada — Saint John's, Canada

Saint John's, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On September 14, 2001, a Beechcraft 1900C (registration C-GSKC) operated by SkyLink Express - Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Saint John's, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered C-GSKC
Aircraft registered C-GSKC. Photo: Ryan Hothersall / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During takeoff from runway 11 in St. John's, the crew experienced an unexpected nose-high attitude, climbed to 150-200 feet, then reduced power and force-landed. The aircraft sustained substantial structural damage to the main gear, wings, engines, and fuselage. Weather included low visibility and gusty winds.

Incident

During takeoff from runway 11 at St. John's, the crew perceived the nose of the aircraft rising to a high-pitch attitude. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of approximately 150 to 200 feet and was about to enter cloud when the crew reduced engine power. They then lowered the nose and executed a forced landing on the runway.

Damage

The force landing resulted in substantial structural damage to the main landing gear, wings, engines, and fuselage.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the incident, weather conditions were reported as: wind from 090° at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots; horizontal visibility of 1/2 statute mile in light rain and fog; vertical visibility of 100 feet; temperature 15° Celsius; dew point 15° Celsius; altimeter setting 29.31 inches of mercury; and falling barometric pressure.

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