4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Pikangikum Airport (C-GMXB)

Pikangikum, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 9, 1982, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration C-GMXB) operated by Taylor Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Pikangikum, Canada during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure during the final approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered C-GMXB
Aircraft registered C-GMXB. Photo: Ken Fielding / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An engine failure during the final approach to Pikangikum Airport resulted in a fatal crash, claiming the lives of all four people on board.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Pikangikum Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction involving one of its engines. Following the loss of power from this engine, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft type. The plane subsequently crashed a short distance from the airfield.

There were four fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors among the occupants. The incident occurred in close proximity to the destination airport during the landing sequence.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was on approach. The specific underlying reason for the engine's loss of power remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure during the final approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 May 1982 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Pikangikum, Canada?

An engine failure during the final approach to Pikangikum Airport resulted in a fatal crash, claiming the lives of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 May 1982 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 May 1982 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration C-GMXB, operated by Taylor Airways, at Pikangikum, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an engine failure during the final approach to the airport.