114120 - Royal Canadian Air Force (CT-114 Tutor)

Photo of aircraft 114120 operated by Royal Canadian Air Force

Aircraft Details

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Serial001120
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First Flight
ModelCT-114 Tutor
StatusCrashed
CommentsOperated by 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School, CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, 1982. Completed Avionics upgrade Program on 10 January 1997. Operated by the Snowbirds as spare aircraft in 2002 season, and as Snowbird 11, year unknown. In 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School markings in 2002. Was Snowbird 8 at Abbotsford air show, 2005. Crashed during pre-show practice at Thunderbay, Ontario on 24 August 2005, after apparent loss of power. Pilot ejected safely. Crashed about 9 kilometres north of Thunder Bay airport in open field. Replaced by 114159 for rest of season. From CF Flight Comment magazine: "Post crash field examination of the wreckage revealed that one compressor blade was detached from the first stage rotor and had been ingested by the engine. Massive damage to the ensuing stages was evident. A tang failure at the blade attachment point is suspected as the reason for the blade separation." Engine had been repaired previous year after reported tip rubbing on compressor. last date: 15/3/2006 - Struck off (Source: http://www.rwrwalker.ca/CAF_Tutor_detailed_list3.htm)
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! 26120 Royal Canadian Air Force 3/8/1965 Re-Regd
Not Seen It! 114120 Royal Canadian Air Force 8/1/1971 Crashed

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