No fatalities

1979-11-13: Curtiss C-46 Commando (C-GYHT) — Lambair - Lamb Airways — Churchill, Canada

Churchill, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 13, 1979, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration C-GYHT) operated by Lambair - Lamb Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Churchill, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered C-GYHT
Aircraft registered C-GYHT. Photo: Toddlamb at English Wikipedia . / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft experienced left engine oil pressure drop and temperature rise after takeoff from Churchill Airport. The crew attempted to return but made an emergency landing short of the runway; both occupants suffered minor injuries. The aircraft was overweight.

Event Details

Shortly after departing from Churchill Airport, the flight crew encountered engine anomalies. The left engine exhibited a drop in oil pressure accompanied by an increase in oil temperature. In response, the crew decided to return to the airport.

Emergency Landing

During the return attempt, the situation deteriorated, forcing the crew to execute an emergency landing. The aircraft touched down in a rocky area approximately one kilometer short of runway 15. The landing resulted in the aircraft coming to rest with substantial damage, rendering it beyond economical repair.

Occupant Injuries

Both individuals on board escaped the accident with minor injuries. No further details about their condition were provided.

Weight Issue

Subsequent reports indicated that the aircraft's total weight at takeoff significantly exceeded its maximum gross weight. The investigation did not explicitly attribute the engine problems or the accident to the overweight condition, but the fact was documented.