On March 10, 1959, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration CF-HAD) operated by Bradley Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to initiate a go-around after deviating from the runway centerline led to a collision with a roadside snow bank. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine airplane overturned after veering off the runway during a landing attempt at Ottawa Airport, resulting in serious injuries.
What happened
During an approach to Ottawa Airport, a single-engine airplane experienced a deviation from the runway centerline immediately following touchdown. In an effort to recover the aircraft and perform a go-around, the pilot applied additional engine power. However, during this maneuver, the plane drifted toward the left side of the runway and collided with a snow bank located on the left shoulder.
The impact caused the aircraft to flip over, resulting in it coming to rest in an inverted position. The accident resulted in two serious injuries among the occupants. The aircraft sustained total destruction during the event.
Findings
The aircraft departed the runway centerline following landing.
An attempt to execute a go-around via increased power preceded the collision with the snow bank.
Probable cause
The pilot's attempt to initiate a go-around after deviating from the runway centerline led to a collision with a roadside snow bank.