J.O. Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Good day, I’ve been looking for information on a Department of Transport (now TC) Beech King Air accident which I recall occurring in the early 1980s. I’ve looked on line using several search engines and databases to no avail. The aircraft was engaged in airspace inspection activities when the wing failed due to fatigue. The aircraft crashed with all on board lost. If anyone knows anything more about this accident I would appreciate hearing from you. Cheers, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon The Loon Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I remember that crash well. It lead to the installation of a "wing strap" on all King & Queen Airs to prevent a recurrence. Many AME's thought, given the same circumstances, the strap would not prevent wing separation. I flew a B-80 Queenair in the mid-80's on magnetometer survey work. It was strapped. Interesting discussion here: http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=62181 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Thanks! I still haven't found an actual report yet but the AvCanada discussion confirmed my recollections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Freedom of Information request to Library and Archives Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Obviously well before the internet so might not be available online. I'd bet someone in TC knows of a filing cabinet full of old reports. Just gotta find that person and convince them to send it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILB Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111095954/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1980/1980 - 0260.html 01 May 1979. King Air 90 C-FCAS near Sherrington, QC. Starboard wing detached outboard of engine. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/28242 https://www.baaa-acro.com/city/sherrington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 38 minutes ago, ILB said: https://web.archive.org/web/20131111095954/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1980/1980 - 0260.html 01 May 1979. King Air 90 C-FCAS near Sherrington, QC. Starboard wing detached outboard of engine. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/28242 https://www.baaa-acro.com/city/sherrington Well done! When the thread was first created I spent considerable time searching and came up with nothing at all and you found 3 separate sources! Can I ask what search terms and search engine you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILB Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Seeker said: Can I ask what search terms and search engine you used? I read the AvCanada thread, however the link there had expired. The link though had been snapshotted in 2013 on WayBackMachine (web.archive.org) and thus was able to acquire the pdf. C-FCAS king air search terms in Bing gave a hit on first result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airband Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 5/26/2023 at 4:20 PM, Seeker said: I'd bet someone in TC knows of a filing cabinet full of old reports. This from a musty cellar on the banks of the Rideau - dark, dank and full of spiders. KingAir01May79.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Airband said: This from a musty cellar on the banks of the Rideau - dark, dank and full of spiders. I really appreciate this! Not sure how I can repay it but I definitely owe you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airband Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Thanks is good; nice to hear it helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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