What happened
In 1971, an aircraft configured with skis was involved in a ground accident upon arrival at Selkirk. During the landing phase, the nose of the plane dipped downward, causing the aircraft to overturn. Following the capsize, the vehicle came to rest in an inverted position and subsequently ignited.
While the resulting fire completely destroyed the aircraft, there were no fatalities or injuries reported during the incident. The specific day and month of the event are not recorded in available documentation.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating with skis installed for landing.
- The sequence of events began with a nose-down motion during the landing process.
- The aircraft overturned and caught fire immediately following the impact with the ground.