DHC-3 Otter Crash at Salkeld Lake, Northwest Territories (CF-QOR)

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine DHC-3 Otter was operating a flight from its base at Fort Smith to Salkeld Lake in the Northwest Territories. The pilot had intentionally planned to land as close to the end of the lake as possible. During the approach, the aircraft overshot the selected landing area. ## Accident Sequence and Contributing Factors In an attempted go-around, the aircraft was unable to out-climb the rising terrain. A tailwind condition was present at the time of the incident. Additionally, the aircraft was operating five hundred pounds over its gross weight limit. ## Outcome The aircraft collided with trees, crashed, and burned. The two individuals on board were seriously injured.