On May 27, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration C-FMPH) operated by RCMP - GRC Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Colville Lake, Canada during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control while departing from a gravel runway, leading to a collision with a building. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft veered off a gravel runway and struck a structure during takeoff from Colville Lake, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
During the takeoff phase from a gravel airstrip located at Colville Lake, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The aircraft departed from the runway surface and subsequently collided with an airport building on the airfield.
Following the impact, emergency responders successfully rescued all five occupants on board. While there were no fatalities reported, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll.
The collision occurred with an airport facility located near the airstrip.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost directional control while departing from a gravel runway, leading to a collision with a building.