| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | C-GMAS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter |
| C/n (msn): | 438 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Tindi |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Seaplane Base: | Yellowknife - SeaplaneMap |
| Region / Country: | Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: CEN9 Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 7 August 2012 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 770442 |
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On the Back Bay, heading for the seaplane docks in Yellowknife Old Town. Delivered new to Sea Airmotive in 1974 as N546N. Became C-GMAS in 1976. Served with Mackenzie Air, La Ronge Aviation Services, Shirley Aviation Services, Air Tindi, Kenn Borek Air and Harbour Air. Returned to Air Tindi long term in 1999. Substantially damaged on 27 December 2023. While ski-equipped on Air Tindi charter flight TIN601, struck a snow ridge when inadvertently descending in whiteout conditions during an approach to Lac de Gras, near Diavik Diamond Mine, NT. Some injuries, but all 10 occupants survived. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 January 2025, and has since been viewed 62 times. |