Convair CV-580 crash, Aug 3, 2011, Kasba Lake
Convair CV-580 accident on August 3, 2011 near Kasba Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The runway surface...
- Date: August 3, 2011
- Aircraft: Convair CV-580
- Location: Kasba Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. The runway surface was irregular with potholes and water gouges after recent rain, which is the factor noted in the accident description.
A Nolinor Convair CV-580 on a scheduled flight from Winnipeg landed on the gravel and clay runway at Kasba Lake. During the landing roll the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft slid on its nose before stopping. All occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.