While conducting a VFR flight from Penticton, BC (CYYF) to Porcupine Plain, SK (CKD2), pilot had difficulty sighting the airstrip, which resulted in a high and unstable approach. The aircraft touched down short of the runway and pitched over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its propeller and forward fuselage. Propeller strike. Heavily modified - GTN 750, GMA 35 Audio Panel, GTX327, Ruddervators, gr doors, dual ctrls, aft bench sts
Modifications/Repairs/Improvements Include:
Wing Vortexx Generators – STC SA00785SE - Aug-2020
Stainless Stl Batt Box – STC SA00423SE –
Flap, Aileron Gap Seals – STC SA421GL –
Wing Tip Fuel Tanks – 20gal/ea Aux – STC SA4-1629 – Oct-1975
Cleveland Wheel/Brake Conversion Kit 199-49 – STC SA11GL –
JPI – Fuel Fl System – Jun-1991
Electronis Intn’l Oil P/T, Digital Tach, Volt/Amp Mtr, Mp Ind, CHT Ind, Dual Fuel Lvl Ind, – May-1996
JPI Instr EGT/CHT System STC SA2586NM – Jun-1991
GAMI Injectors STC SE09217SC –
D’Shannon Baffle Mod STC SA01165CH –
InterAv Alternator
D’Shannon Sloped Windshield – STC SA997SO – Grey tint cabin side windows (Pilot/Co-pilot ctr opening) - Nov-2007
D’Shannon Fiberglass Scoops – STC SA838SO – Nov 2007
BAS Shoulder Harness Innertia Reel and lap belsts, pilot/co-pilot
Lord NLG Shimmy Dampner STC SA 00609-DE
Rosen Sun Visors STC SA3598NM
Aft Bulkhead Mod
Avionics – Major upgrade in 2010/2011
GI 106A Indicator PN 013-00049-01
GMA 35 Audio Panel – PN 011-02299-00
GTX 327 PN 010-00188-03
GPS ACU & GI 106A Indicator PN 013-00049-01
S-Tec Autopilot Roll/Pitch– Incl 4000C DG, S-Tec Turn Cor 01260-1-0-14 – Sep-2006
KX 170A PN 069-1017-00 (MAC-1700) Nav/Com + KI203 Indicator
Nose Gear Assy PN 35-825001, Damper PN 35-825145, & Drag Brace PN 35-825107 overhauled – Aug-2008 @ 3950 TAT (479hrs)
Dual Controls
Aft Bench Seat
2 New Main Fuel bladders PN 2222-9/-10 – May-2014
New cabin interior, seats, side panels, Skandia soundproofing
Good Main Gear Doors
Elevators/Ruddervators, Front access doors, nose grill
GTN 750 GPS/Nav/Com – PN 011-02282
We would be happy to work with you to help you find your parts or project.