C-GETK — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

November 30, 2007Accident
The aircraft departed from Dryden, Ontario, en route to Geraldton, Ontario. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules at 5500 feet above sea level with ambient temperatures aloft of -33°C. Approximately 40 minutes into the flight, the crew observed an abnormal right engine fuel flow indication.
Rockwell Aero Commander 500
Findings as to Causes and Contributing Factors: 1. Suspended water in the fuel system precipitated out of solution and froze in the fuel distributor valve. This blocked the fuel supply to the fuel nozzles and led to the loss of engine power. 2. The aircraft was being operated without a fuel additive icing inhibiter. Full accident record

Transportation Safety Board of Canada records1 on file

Worst recorded outcome: substantial damage.

November 30, 2007Accidentsubstantial damage
Rockwell International COMMANDER 500B · Armstrong, 20 NM SW · A07C0225
A07C0225: The Aero Commander 500B, C-GETK operated by Hicks & Lawrence Ltd, was cruising en route at 5500 feet ASL under VFR when the crew observed abnormal fuel flow to the right engine. While troubleshooting, the right engine RPM decreased and the crew diverted toward Armstrong, ON. A short time later the left…

Source: TSB Aviation Safety Information System (ASIS) (open data).