On June 13, 1987, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration C-FWGE) operated by Athabaska Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Maudsley Lake, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees while attempting a go-around after an initial hard landing caused the plane to bounce. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A floatplane crashed into trees during a go-around maneuver after an unsuccessful landing attempt at Maudsley Lake.
What happened
During an approach to Maudsley Lake, a floatplane experienced a hard touchdown that caused the aircraft to bounce off the water's surface. In response to this unstable landing, the pilot attempted to abort the landing and initiated a go-around procedure.
During this transition, the aircraft collided with trees, resulting in a crash. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
Findings
All nine individuals on board sustained injuries during the accident.
The primary factor leading to the collision was the impact with trees following the bounced landing and subsequent go-around attempt.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck trees while attempting a go-around after an initial hard landing caused the plane to bounce.