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1994-06-18: Cessna 441 Conquest (N441CA) — G. G. Trucking — Fort Frances, Canada

Fort Frances, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On June 18, 1994, a Cessna 441 Conquest (registration N441CA) operated by G. G. Trucking was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Frances, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost control of the aircraft during take-off when the left engine lost power as a result of bird ingestion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A Cessna 441 Conquest on an international cargo flight crashed at Fort Frances Municipal Airport after the left engine lost power due to bird ingestion. All seven occupants sustained minor injuries.

Background

The pilot was conducting an international charter flight from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Gods Lake Narrows, Manitoba. The aircraft landed at Fort Frances, Ontario, to clear customs and refuel before continuing under visual flight rules (VFR) to the destination.

Accident Sequence

During the take-off from Fort Frances, the left engine experienced a power loss. The pilot elected to continue the take-off but was unable to maintain control after becoming airborne. The aircraft veered to the left and crashed on the airfield. The accident occurred at 0425 central daylight time (CDT) at night at Fort Frances Municipal Airport. All seven occupants sustained minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause as the pilot's loss of control during take-off after the left engine lost power due to bird ingestion. Contributing factors included a take-off weight exceeding the maximum allowable and a center of gravity aft of the specified limit.

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