On May 26, 2017, a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III (registration C-GFPX) operated by SkyCare Air Ambulance was involved in an aviation accident near Arnprior, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine ambulance aircraft on a flight from North Bay to Arnprior struck the ground 50 meters short of runway 28 during a VOR/DME approach. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane slid 600 meters. All three occupants evacuated safely.
Accident Overview
A twin-engine airplane operating an ambulance flight from North Bay to Arnprior was cleared for a VOR/DME approach to runway 28 under visual flight rules (VFR). The flight had been uneventful until the final approach segment.
Impact and Sequence
On short final, the aircraft descended too low and impacted the ground 50 meters short of the runway threshold. Upon impact, the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane then slid for approximately 600 meters before coming to rest.
Occupants and Damage
The aircraft was carrying two pilots and a doctor. All three occupants evacuated the airplane safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Operational Context
The crew was conducting an ambulance flight. The approach was a VOR/DME approach to runway 28 under VFR conditions. No further operational details are available from the source.