On July 23, 1976, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter (registration C-FODP) operated by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources was involved in an aviation accident near Nym Lake, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: improper compensation for wind. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Shortly after becoming airborne, the left wing of an aircraft struck the water, causing it to turn 150° and crash on an island shore. A fire consumed most of the aircraft, but the pilot and four passengers were uninjured. Probable cause: improper compensation for wind.
Accident Details
Shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft's left wing dropped and struck the water surface. The impact caused the aircraft to turn approximately 150 degrees before it crashed onto the shore of an island. The weather at the time was a warm summer day with a temperature of 23°C and a wind speed of 15 knots.
Fire and Injuries
A fire ignited upon impact and rapidly consumed the majority of the aircraft. Despite the severity of the fire, the pilot and all four passengers were uninjured. No other details regarding their condition were provided.
Probable Cause
The official investigation into the accident determined that the probable cause was improper compensation for wind. The report did not elaborate further on the specific actions or conditions that led to this error.
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