Runway excursion at Whale Cove Airport

No fatalities • Whale Cove, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Whale Cove Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During the landing phase at Whale Cove Airport, the aircraft traveled approximately 1,600 feet along the runway before deviating toward the left side of the strip. This excursion caused the plane to leave the paved surface, which subsequently led to the loss of its undercarriage. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the structural failure occurred.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the two pilots on board.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the deviation from the runway centerline following the initial landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft drifted left of the runway centerline during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion and landing gear failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-06-20 Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident near Whale Cove, Canada?

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Whale Cove Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-06-20 Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-06-20 involved a Swearingen SA26T Merlin II, registration C-GTHN, operated by Keewatin Air, at Whale Cove, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft drifted left of the runway centerline during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion and landing gear failure.

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