Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor crash, Jun 5, 1995, Bradburn Lake
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident on June 5, 1995 near Bradburn Lake, Manitoba, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: The left front swivel fitting...
- Date: June 5, 1995
- Aircraft: Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
- Location: Bradburn Lake, Manitoba, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The left front swivel fitting attachment bolt probably moved out of position because the securing nut was not installed or came off in service, leading to float separation.
A Beech 18 floatplane departing a fishing camp on Bradburn Lake began to yaw during its takeoff run. The left front float attachment bolt had moved, likely because its securing nut was missing or had come off, and the float separated. The aircraft capsized, but all seven occupants swam to shore.