Beech A100 accident near Margaree, Ca, August 16, 2015
On August 16, 2015 at about 7:10 pm local time, a Beech A100, registered CFDOR, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Margaree. No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 16, 2015 · about 7:10 pm local time
- Place
- Margaree, Canada · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech A100 UNDESIGNAT · all A100s on the register
- Registration
- CFDOR · no longer on the register · serial B-103
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 16, 2015, at 1910 UTC, a Beechcraft A100, Canadian registration C-FDOR, was substantially damaged following a hard landing at Margaree, Nova Scotia, Canada (CCZ4). The four people onboard were not injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Place du Centre 200 Promenade du Portage 4ème étage / 4th Floor Gatineau, Quebec Canada K1A 1K8
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Hard landing during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 11,499 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: (turboprop); 0 hours total
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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