Aircraft Photo of C-GZOV | Piper PA-23-250 Aztec F | Contact Air | AirHistory.net #817217
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:C-GZOV
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec (UO/U-11)
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-23-250 Aztec F
C/n (msn):27-7854037
Operator Titles:Contact Air
Location
City / Airport:Fort McMurrayMap
Region / Country:Alberta, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYMM   IATA: YMM   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:12 April 1992
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 817217
Photo Comment

This 1978 Piper Aztec was operated by Contact Air 1978 - 91. The aircraft also flew with Lockhart Air Services (1991 - 94) and Gold Belt Air Transport (1994 - 97). Last with Airventures Aviation, the aircraft was lost on November 12, 1998. Landing at Toronto Island Airport, the pilot was requested to do a left 360 degree turn for spacing. The left engine quit in the turn with the flaps and landing gear down. The left engine operates the hydraulic pump and gear and flaps could not be retracted. The pilot elected to ditch in Toronto Harbour and exited the aircraft uninjured as is sank.

This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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