Swearingen SA226-T Merlin III crash, Apr 10, 1973, Montre...
Swearingen SA226-T Merlin III accident on April 10, 1973 near Montreal-Pierre-Elliott Trudeau (ex Dorval) Quebec, Canada with no fatalities.
- Date: April 10, 1973
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA226-T Merlin III
- Location: Montreal-Pierre-Elliott Trudeau (ex Dorval) Quebec, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Merlin III charter in snow at Montreal Dorval made two aborted approaches, then descended below the glide path on a third attempt and struck the ground. The undercarriage tore off and the aircraft slid to a stop short of the runway. All eight occupants got out safely.