Caravan Trys to Eat Otter Tail on Saltspring

[7ECA]

Video of towing a floatplane. Not sure which one this is.....

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/v ... d=msedgntp

That's of the 185 that flipped by Tofino; nothing at all to do with Seair's latest SNAFU.

[Redneck_pilot86]

Looks like there was a second but much gentler collision after the Caravan's tail swung out.

Yeah saw that too, meanwhile as both guys are running in holy F#$% mode it appears the engine was still running and began spooling back up while both heads were down at the front of the float. Luckily the prop gets hooked on the otter tail again before getting up to speed and you can see the pilot run back in to grab the condition lever (I assume) when he realizes how close they both came to getting a haircut....horror show would be an understatement.

I have no direct knowledge of this incident - but I once fired up a caravan for a quick taxi forward of about 30', and forgot to turn off the starter. On the subsequent shutdown (seconds later) the engine spooled down to about 15% and stabilized. That could be what we are seeing here - the prop is moving but not with any kind of energy that could cause injury.

[pelmet]

Video of towing a floatplane. Not sure which one this is.....

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/v ... d=msedgntp

That's of the 185 that flipped by Tofino; nothing at all to do with Seair's latest SNAFU.

C-GYJX, a float-equipped Cessna A185F operated by Atleo River Air Service Ltd, was conducting
a flight from Tofino Harbour Water Aerodrome (CAB4), BC, to the Hesquiaht First Nation located in
Hot Springs Cove, BC, with 1 pilot and 4 passengers on board. During takeoff, the aircraft
momentarily became airborne before control was lost and the aircraft nosed-over in shallow water.
All occupants were able to exit the aircraft onto a sandbar with reported minor injuries. The aircraft
was substantially damaged.

[CpnCrunch]

Heard a rumour about this accident, from someone close to one of the participants...take this with a pinch of salt. But apparently it was the company owner who was at the controls, and he hadn't done his recurrent training and therefore shouldn't have been flying, and he is apparently trying to pin responsibility on the dockhand (who has left the company).

[7ECA]

Sounds about right, with the shenanigans that seem to surround certain folks on the Coast.

[PilotDAR]

he is apparently trying to pin responsibility on the dockhand

Well, ultimately the pilot is responsible. If the airplane was started at the dock, in feather, the pilot has to know that it's going to make thrust, before it can get into beta range, and must make the necessary precautions. If the dockhand disobeyed a direct instruction to leave it tied until told to untie it, perhaps that's something, but it's still the responsibility of the pilot. If you cannot be absolutely certain that it won't move forward, point it somewhere harmless before selecting out of feather....

[jetson10]

Done starts like this thousands of times.. nobody seems to listen when you say ‘’ do not untie until I give you a thumbs up’’ they untie as soon as the prop starts turning! What a mess! Hope everyone had there life jackets on!

[beaverbob]

Heard a rumour about this accident, from someone close to one of the participants...take this with a pinch of salt. But apparently it was the company owner who was at the controls, and he hadn't done his recurrent training and therefore shouldn't have been flying, and he is apparently trying to pin responsibility on the dockhand (who has left the company).

Not a good idea to spread baseless rumors, as they are just as likely to end up being lies, as this one did.
Bob

[CpnCrunch]

Heard a rumour about this accident, from someone close to one of the participants...take this with a pinch of salt. But apparently it was the company owner who was at the controls, and he hadn't done his recurrent training and therefore shouldn't have been flying, and he is apparently trying to pin responsibility on the dockhand (who has left the company).

Not a good idea to spread baseless rumors, as they are just as likely to end up being lies, as this one did.
Bob

Well this doesn't seem to be an outright lie...I heard it from someone very close to one of the people involved (edited to remove specific details). But still, the details may or may not be accurate, so I'd take it with a pinch of salt.

[SpyPilot]

You heard it from a guy who knows a guy who heard it from a guy who was there?

[CpnCrunch]

You heard it from a guy who knows a guy who heard it from a guy who was there?

Close family member of one of the participants.