Kenn Borek DC3T at Holtanna Peak on Dec 20th 2012, gear collapse during takeoff

Last Update: December 21, 2012 / 20:36:54 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 20, 2012

Classification
Accident

Airline
Kenn Borek

Departure
Holtanna Peak, Antarctica

Destination
Novolazarevskaya Station, Antarctica

Aircraft Registration
C-GEAI

Aircraft Type
BASLER BT-67 Turbo 67

ICAO Type Designator
DC3T

A Kenn Borek Basler BT-67 (modified DC-3), registration C-GEAI performing a tour flight from Holtanna Peak to Novolazarevskaya Station (Antarctica) with 15 passengers and 2 crew, was accelerating for takeoff from the unprepared glacier surface at coordinates S71.921667 E8.298333, when the aircraft contacted a snow drift and became airborne at a speed that was insufficient to sustain flight. The aircraft stalled and fell back onto the surface resulting in the collapse of the main gear and minor injuries to two passengers. The aircraft came to a stop on its belly and sustained substantial damage.

The occupants were accomodated in tents until another Kenn Borek Basler BT-67 picked them up later the day.

The Canadian TSB is awaiting further information.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 20, 2012

Classification
Accident

Airline
Kenn Borek

Departure
Holtanna Peak, Antarctica

Destination
Novolazarevskaya Station, Antarctica

Aircraft Registration
C-GEAI

Aircraft Type
BASLER BT-67 Turbo 67

ICAO Type Designator
DC3T

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