On September 20, 1995, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter (registration C-FGCV) operated by Walsten Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Salvesen Lake, Canada during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft overturned and submerged during landing due to the presence of a strong tailwind. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed during landing on Salvesen Lake, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.
What happened
A charter flight traveling from Stewart Lake to Salvesen Lake ended in a fatal accident during the landing phase. The aircraft, a single-engine plane, was transporting five passengers to a remote fishing camp when it reached its destination.
As the aircraft approached the surface of Salvesen Lake, it encountered a significant tailwind. During the landing maneuver, the aircraft flipped over and subsequently sank beneath the water.
Findings
The aircraft was operating under charter conditions, carrying a total of six fatalities.
The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
A strong tailwind was present during the touchdown, which contributed to the aircraft overturning and submerging.
Probable cause
The aircraft overturned and submerged during landing due to the presence of a strong tailwind.