We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The aircraft took off from Cowan Lake, Sask, with six passengers on board. During the take-off and when about to become airborne, the aircraft lurched and the port ski was observed to be hanging free of the undercarriage leg, remaining attached to the aircraft by the rear cheek cable only. The pilot immediately throttled back and landed the aircraft on the starboard ski. After continuing for 200 - 300 feet the aircraft settled on the port side and turned over on its back. The pilot and all passe
Noorduyn Norseman