No fatalities

Ambulance Flight Lands Hard, Right Main Gear Collapses (C-FQOV)

Fort Vermilion, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 13, 2004, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration C-FQOV) operated by Little Red Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Vermilion, 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine ambulance aircraft was too high on final approach to Fort Vermilion, landed hard, collapsing the right main gear. The aircraft veered off the runway; all five occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft operating an ambulance flight from Grande Prairie to Fort Vermilion experienced a hard landing upon arrival. The crew consisted of two pilots, and the passengers included one patient, one doctor, and one accompanist, totaling five occupants.

Approach and Landing

During the final approach to the destination, the aircraft was observed to be too high. The pilot proceeded with the landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown. Upon impact, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer to the right and depart the runway surface. The aircraft came to a stop off the runway.

Occupant Status and Aircraft Damage

All five occupants evacuated the aircraft without any reported injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond economical repair. No other property damage or injuries were reported.

Investigation

The incident is under investigation by the relevant authorities. Further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, and any contributing factors have not been released at this time.