Aircraft excursion at Deer Lake Airport

No fatalities • Deer Lake, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off a snow-covered runway at Deer Lake Airport following landing, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase on runway 25 at Deer Lake Airport, the aircraft drifted to the right side of the runway. The runway surface was covered in snow at the time of the incident. As the aircraft moved off the paved surface, the landing gear was lost, causing the plane to come to a stop.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, the crew managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported following the excursion.

Findings

Preliminary assessments suggest that the incident was driven by technical issues involving the right engine's reverse thrust system. This malfunction likely contributed to the loss of directional control on the slippery runway surface.

Probable cause

A malfunction in the right engine's reverse thrust system caused the aircraft to deviate from the runway during landing on a snow-covered surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-12-06 Swearingen SA226T Merlin accident near Deer Lake, Canada?

An aircraft veered off a snow-covered runway at Deer Lake Airport following landing, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-12-06 Swearingen SA226T Merlin accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-12-06 involved a Swearingen SA226T Merlin, registration C-GVCY, operated by Provincial Airlines, at Deer Lake, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A malfunction in the right engine's reverse thrust system caused the aircraft to deviate from the runway during landing on a snow-covered surface.

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