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Unstable Approach Leads to Runway Excursion and Damage at Fort Chipeway Airport (C-GSFP)

Fort Chipewyan, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 6, 1996, a Beechcraft 99 Airliner (registration C-GSFP) operated by Contact Air (Canada) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Chipewyan, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft made an unstable approach to Fort Chipeway Airport, resulting in a right propeller strike and significant damage. All 14 occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview During a final approach to Fort Chipeway Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced instability, characterized by rolling left and right. The aircraft touched down on the runway, but the right propeller struck the surface. This impact caused the right engine to be partially torn off and severely bent the right wing. The aircraft came to a stop a few dozen meters further down the runway. All 14 occupants on board escaped the incident without injury. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Dec 1996 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident near Fort Chipewyan, Canada?

A twin-engine aircraft made an unstable approach to Fort Chipeway Airport, resulting in a right propeller strike and significant damage. All 14 occupants escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 1996 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Dec 1996 involved a Beechcraft 99 Airliner, registration C-GSFP, operated by Contact Air (Canada), at Fort Chipewyan, Canada.

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