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Aircraft Runway Excursion in Strong Crosswinds (C-GBJE)

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Wakeham Bay), CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 26, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration C-GBJE) operated by Air Inuit was involved in an aviation accident near Kangiqsualujjuaq (Wakeham Bay), Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control upon touchdown was the consequence of strong crosswinds. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway after landing in strong crosswinds, struck a ditch, and was damaged beyond repair. All 13 occupants evacuated safely.

Incident Overview and Outcome During the landing phase, the crew lost control of the aircraft, which subsequently veered off the runway. The aircraft struck a ditch and came to rest, resulting in damage beyond repair. All 13 occupants on board evacuated safely from the aircraft. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the loss of control upon touchdown was the consequence of strong crosswinds. No other causes or contributing factors were specified in the source material. The aircraft's type, registration, operator, date, and location were not provided in the source and are therefore not included in this report.

Probable cause

The loss of control upon touchdown was the consequence of strong crosswinds.
Weather

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