C421 down...

[Tubthumper]

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/6-d ... spartandhp

[linecrew]

They broke apart east of some bad weather, assuming that the image on Flightaware correctly shows were that bad weather actually was.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N265 ... /KUGN/CYWG

[Stretcher]

They were on their way to a fishing lodge 70 miles north east of Thompson. I ran into them last year and had a good chat with the pilot. Really nice guy and a great looking airplane.

[Navajo Flyer]

6 men and probably typical fly in camp fishing gear.....probably would have been on the heavy side.

[Stretcher]

6 men and probably typical fly in camp fishing gear.....probably would have been on the heavy side.

They went IFR from Winnipeg to Thompson last year with 6 + lots of gear. Your guess is probably accurate.

[tsgas]

it was a 421C and with a VG kit installed it would more than likely be under gross.

[Navajo Flyer]

Benefits of Micro VGs
Gross Weight Increase 129 lbs
FAA Certified Numbers
Reduced Vmc, Vs, Vso
Easy One Day Installation
Improved Characteristics

-129lbs is maybe two typical fishing gear bags.

[fish4life]

Are these included in the Cessna wing spar AD's and issues associated ?

[confusedalot]

I flew it in 1981. Actually surprised they are still in service. Looking forward to that sad accident report. Airplanes breaking apart is rather uncommon.

[tsgas]

Benefits of Micro VGs
Gross Weight Increase 129 lbs
FAA Certified Numbers
Reduced Vmc, Vs, Vso
Easy One Day Installation
Improved Characteristics

-129lbs is maybe two typical fishing gear bags.

without the facts you are an ambulance chaser at best. Did the A/C have a Ram conversion ? What was the payload ?