gheenoe / ˈɡiːnuː / is the trademark name brand for a long , slender , shallow-draft boat design which is superficially similar to a canoe but is much more stable .

the original 15 ' 4 " loa and 44 " beam hull utilizes an integral outrigger for enhanced stability over that of a canoe , while maintaining the shallow-water and paddle capabilities of a conventional canoe hull .

the design includes a transom suitable for mounting a small outboard motor .

the gheenoe hull was designed by harley gheen , sr. , as a solution to using inherently unstable canoes when attempting to access shallow water areas for fishing , such as lagoons , marshes , and tributary streams and rivers .

the original gheenoe designs are manufactured by gheen manufacturing , inc. of titusville , florida , usa .

number of boats produced is said to be in the tens of thousands .

gheenoe and custom gheenoe use the same dealer network which can be found in many states across the usa .

harley " pugar " gheen jr. , son of harley gheen , expands upon his father 's original designs operating custom gheenoe at his manufacturing facility unlimited glassworks , also located in titusville , florida .

both gheenoe manufacturing facilities build customized and larger variations of the original gheenoe .

gheen manufacturing models : 13 ' highsider 15 ' 4 " highsider 15 ' 6 " classic 16 ' super custom gheenoe models : 16 ' lo tide 25 15 ' 10 " lo tide 10 retired models : 13 ' " lowsider " 15 ' 4 " " lowsider " custom gheenoe lo tide 15 custom gheenoe 15 ' 4 " nmz ( same exterior hull as the 15 ' 4 " highsider which is still produced by gheen manufacturing ) lowsider is the name given to older gheenoe modes with lower gunnels than the currently produced highsider .

the lo tide 15 may still be available by custom order but is not advertised by custom gheenoe .

the advantage : all models are capable of being towed by small vehicles like a honda civic and float in very shallow water .

gheenoes are extremely easy to operate and maintain .

with different models , one can outfit a gheenoe for flats fishing and bass fishing but with so many recreational options that the majority of owners , most in florida , use their gheenoes for duck hunting , frog gigging , alligator hunting , scuba diving for scallops , lobstering , and water skiing/tubing .

some have used gheenoes for sailfish , kingfish , and mahi-mahi .

gheenoe owners : gheenoe owners are known for being passionate about their boats .

commonly referred to as " a cult like following " or the gheenoe army .

this does n't describe the majority of the owners but the ones who are active on the manufacture 's forum and attend regular events such as the annual big gheenoe rally .

community : each year the gheen family picks a location and date to have the big gheenoe rally .

boats from all over come for the weekend to fish , explore , share stories , and there is a raffle on the main day .

there are also awards to the best boats in individual categories , such as best lt25 .

there are also boats and accessories available for purchase ugliest gheenoe : the cult like owners take a vote during the big gheenoe rally and the two all time ugliest gheenoes are nicknamed the brown turd & the black beer cooler .

both vessels are currently equipped with 40 hp + mercs so nobody can see how ugly the boats really are .

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performance will vary depending on configuration of your gheenoe , weight aboard and weight distribution .
2003 canoe gheenoe 15 ft . w / 8hp mercury and trailer * * like new * *
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one more thing , we have over 50 , 000 happy customers who swear by our product . . . the same quality product , we have been making for forty years . i promise you that the gheenoe will be forever among the best - loved boats ever owned . every gheenoe is built with the kind of quality that will allow you to pass this boat down to your children or grandchildren . i personally oversee the construction of every single gheenoe .
this video shows how stable your gheenoe can be with the swivel stick shallow water anchor . fish with confidence and total control . own the water ! urltoken
if you ' re trying to get into really shallow water , wanting to brag about the one that didn ' t get away , out to bag your limit of ducks , or just looking for a fun , safe day on the water with the family , . . . . think gheenoe ! if you want a boat that ' s nearly impossible to tip over . . . become a happy gheenoe owner !
the gheenoe is one of the greatest fishing boats ever made . fishing in the flats of tampa bay , during a hot summer day in the gheenoe in the northern part of tampa bay . caroline and i catch trout , stingray , lady fish , catfish no keepers but still a fun day . we ended up catching most of the fish near the channel . put the boat in the water off of the courtney campbell causeway and heading north from there .
we now offer 4 models built here at our main facility . two 120 pound gheenoe ' s , the 13 ' and 15 ' 4
models , which are light enough to easily be put on top of a car or in the back of a truck . we have two wider and roomier gheenoe ' s , the 15 ' 6
classic for the fisherman who wants a little more room , and the largest gheenoe - a 16 ' super , available with stick steering or center console . the super is considered , by many , to be the world ' s ultimate flats boat . there are two additional models being manufactured in the urltoken shop , across town , by my third son ,
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raised front deck with live well & storage compartments , trolling motor mount , hinged rear cover , enclosed , insulated drivers bench , gheenoe cushions , poling platform , rod holders , stiffy push pole , push pole holders , etc . . . .
when you want the best flats boat , river explorer , lake cruiser , huntin ' boat , bass catcher or gator hunter on the planet . . . . step up to a 16 ' super . nice and wide , the super gives you all the room you need to fish the flats , carry all that camping gear , load up the dog and decoys or family . with the world famous gheenoe stability , you know your trip will be a fun and safe one . with a horsepower rating of up to 40 hp , the super will get you to where you need to go ! you can choose either a tiller , stick steering , or center console model . at gheenoe you have the options . it would be an honor to build the gheenoe of your dreams !
the sports center is a full - service boat dealer in perry , georgia offering new and used boats for sale . we carry , pontoon boats , bass boats , center console boats , gheenoe and other boats for sale in georgia , florida , south carolina , and alabama . we carry top brands including carolina skiff , xtreme , tracker , sun tracker , lowe boats , war eagle , sea ark , nitro , triton , and tahoe at our boat dealership .
in the mid 1960 ' s , i was working as senior designer at the kennedy space center . one day i came across the drawings of a boat i had sketched , many years before , when i worked as a draftsman , at dempster brothers , in knoxville , tennessee . with a few more years of design work behind me , i drew up a design that would not only be extremely stable but would allow the option of an outboard motor ! i figured this would save my paddling arm for more fishing ! the design also let me get into really shallow water which works out great when fishing the flats and marshes . in 1968 , the gheenoe ( part gheen - part canoe ) was born .
the gheenoe has become somewhat of a cult favorite among light tackle backwater fishing folks for a number of reasons . this little micro skiff / canoe on steroids is probably one of the most customizable little boats you’ll find on the water . many people have chosen the gheenoe as an entry level boat to jump into the shallow water game and never looked back . this boat can be built to specs by the owner in so many configurations it has become somewhat of a club one joins when you put one together . the lt ( low tide ) 25 is right up there on the list of favorites for flats anglers for exploring the backwater . it offers the benefits of a shallow drafting canoe that is super stable due to a reverse chine design and combines that with the roominess and power options of a micro skiff . powered by a 25 - hp outboard with a center console this boat will go almost anywhere in water as shallow as 5” and get you to spots not many other boats can reach . they are easily poled and rigged with an elevated console with center steering that offers good visibility while running . the list of add on features this company offers on their build sheet is impressive to say the least and i’ve seen some of the most creative owner add - ons on these boats you can imagine . whether you are looking for a plain “bare bones” model to start with or want to build a super tricked out version that turns heads at every boat ramp , for a multi - purpose hunt / fish / play boat that is easily towable behind any vehicle that you can primitive launch and explore just about anywhere , it would be hard not to give this boat some serious consideration .
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let me know if these dates work for you guys . . . i know some of you might have plans with the family or are out of town for the holidays . we can always shoot for another weekend but this is the closest weekend and if weather permits , we can set it in stone .
party on the mud minnow island at 11 : 30 ( the dead low tide is at 12 : 43pm , so the safest time to cook out would be 12 when the beach emerges . )
i ' ll bring burgers and hotdogs . i ' ll also bring my portable grill .
we should definitely have a blast . everyone is welcome to come . let us know if you plan on coming so i can make sure i have enough food for all of you .
i am in retail so i work crazy hrs now . i am off jan 8 9th . y ' all have fun .
i may come up there if my wife doesnt have plans for that day .
wish i could be there , have a blast you guys ! i catch up with you guys in the new year .
f150screw thanks for organizing . . . my wife and i can do either the 1st or 2nd whatever works out better for the group . or if you delay it we are good for the next weekend too .
u will be fine with anything in hard sand ramp . you dont need 4wd .
sorry for not getting back to you guys sooner - i would love for everyone to make it to this party . please let me know your thoughts about pushing the dates to jan 8th or 9th for the party ? if more of you can make it on one of those dates , let us know and we will set that specific date in stone !
x2 - the tide will be high when we launch so it is hard sand / shells on the ramp . should in any event you get stuck , we can pull you out ! but there is a slim chance of that happening .
i have a whole lot better chance of making it on the 8th or 9th - but don ' t let stop the party . it seems as though you have a bunch of gheenoers coming . have a blast and catch fish .
no worries . . . i just want to make sure that we all set the date that works the best for all of us . it would be great if we do it on the 8th / 9th . . . that way it gives us a week to recover from the holiday festivities . . . what do y ' all say ?
let ' s make a poll and see what dates are best for all of us ! respond with a or b . . . . a : saturday jan 1st b : saturday jan 8th you can also put ab if both work for you . looking forward to getting the date set in stone !
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i always loved to go fishing , especially in small rivers and shallow hard - to - get places . most of the time , that meant going out in a canoe , which as we all know , can be very tricky and at times . . . very wet ! being a tennessee man , i can tell ya the water can be pretty cold ! it only took one flip , in beaver creek , on a cold winter day , to realize there had to be a better way . how could a fisherman get the remote access that a canoe provided and still get superior stability ?
in 1970 , my beloved wife , bobbie , and i decided that fisherman around the world needed to have access to this boat . it was then that i said good - bye to the great folks at kennedy space center and started gheen manufacturing . my entire family poured
blood , sweat , and tears
into this project , ate lots of beans and taters , and now , after almost 4 decades , i ' m proud to say . . . it was well worth it !
hours for factory direct boat sales : monday - thursday 10 a . m . - 4 p . m . friday 10 a . m . - 2
standard 16 ' super includes low front deck , front pedestal pole and seat mount , seat with swivel , stainless eye bolt , rod holders , livewell aerator , front & rear lights , steering , electric package , and bilge pump .
standard super has built in rod holders , swivel seats , and a large battery area make fishing comfortable and safe .
removable seat , the front deck makes fly fishing , throwing a cast net , or just standing and fishing a joy .
lights , aerator , bilge pump , and a 12v plug - in , all at the pull of a switch .
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unlimited glassworks 625 childre ave . , titusville , fl 32796 321 - 269 - 9093
this boat skims right along in front of a 25 - hp tohatsu motor carrying two anglers and gear . easily poled in impossibly shallow water the lt25 is ideal for sight fishing . trimmed out with seadek , poling tower and cushions this looks more like a skiff than a canoe . remote fuel cell is stored beneath a hatch under the aft casting deck . an aerated livewell can also be added under the driver’s seat . with a center console and elevated helm position your visibility is greatly enhanced . a forward compartment on the console makes a good rider seat . every inch of space is utilized including inside wall rod storage . a forward casting deck adds elevation for solo fishing with a trolling motor . a micro - power pole added to this model is great for sudden stops and locking your position . this compact console fits your switch panel and controls all neatly within your reach . batteries store easily inside of the center console .
your package includes : $ 1500 . 00 triton rebate• patriot package • port & amp • starboard pull up cleats • rigging - 4 batteries / sst prop
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wasaya airways lp ( or in oji-cree ᐙᐦᓭᔮ ᐱᒥᐦᓭᐎᐣ ( waaseyaa bimisewin ) ; unpointed : ᐗᓭᔭ ᐱᒥᓭᐎᐣ ) is a 100 % first nations owned domestic airline with its headquarters in thunder bay , northern ontario , canada .

its main hubs are the thunder bay international airport and the sioux lookout airport , however , it also offers a charter and cargo service from a base in red lake and pickle lake .

established in 1989 , the name " wasaya " comes from the oji-cree language , which means " it is bright " in english , in reference to the brightness of the rising sun .

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enter wasaya airways lp . incorporated by wasaya corporation ( now wasaya group inc ) in 1989 for a requesting group of northwestern ontario first nations , whose purpose was to acquire controlling interest in what was known as kelner airways . in 1993 , the kelner airways name changed to wasaya airways limited . by this time the wasaya corporation had purchased 75 % of the kelner airways common and preferred shares . in the fall of 1998 , wasaya airways purchased the remaining common shares and this enabled wasaya corporation to hold 100 % ownership of wasaya airways lp , thus making it 100 % first nation owned .
as of january 2012 wasaya airways had the following aircraft registered with transport canada . [ 3 ]
michael rodyniuk , president and chief executive officer of wasaya airways . copyright andrew h . cline 2017
investigators have begun looking into friday ' s fatal wasaya airways cargo plane crash in northwestern ontario .
in 1995 , wasaya airways expanded into scheduled passenger service , while still maintaining the charter and freighting business . in 1999 , wasaya airways transitioned the scheduled passenger service into a scheduled charter service concept . this allowed wasaya airways to fully concentrate on its core business : the cargo operation and passenger charter service .
looking for cheap wasaya airways flights ? skyscanner allows you to search and compare wasaya airways flights to help you find the lowest prices and most convenient flight times for your travel needs . follow the links and book your cheap flight directly with wasaya airways for the best price – skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .
wasaya airways liability for any single shipment is limited to $ 10 . 00 unless a declared valuation is completed and freight paid for . lost or damage of freight must be reported to wasaya airways within 12 hours of shipment .
in july 2003 , wasaya airways purchased some of the northern assets of bearskin airlines from sioux lookout and red lake north . this saw wasaya airways enter back into the scheduled passenger business with service to 21 first nation communities in northwestern ontario . the expansion also added additional aircraft to wasaya’s already modern and state - of - the - art passenger fleet and provided 85 additional employees to wasaya airways .
wasaya airways offers reduced bereavement fares for those who need to fly due to the death of an immediate family member .
wasaya means “rising sun” in the oji - cree dialect and the logo of wasaya airways , which depicts a sunburst with eight sunrays , representing each of the original owner communities .
wasaya airways chairman , adam fiddler ( left ) and president and ceo , michael rodyniuk ( right ) , are excited add the dash 8 to wasaya ' s fleet of aircraft .
wasaya airways welcomes a new dash - 8 aircraft into its fleet with a ceremony on wednesday . ( nick sherman / cbc )
the newest dash 8 to enter service is named after sandy yellowhead , former chief of summer beaver and wasaya airways board member .
now in its 26th year in operation , wasaya airways is 100 % first nations owned . wasaya is the leading provider of air transportation services to more than 25 destinations throughout northwest ontario .
wasaya airways is always interested in hearing from its customers and is available for any questions you have regarding any one of our services .
wasaya airways reserves the right to refuse any freight for shipping without explanation . baggage or freight not properly packaged will not be shipped .
thunder bay - wasaya airways is expanding its fleet with an aircraft that officials say is better suited for servicing remote communities throughout the north .
on 6 august 1998 wasaya airways flight 804 was a british aerospace bae - 748 that overran the runway at kasabonika airport injuring all 4 crew .
freight is delivered by transport to the wasaya pickle lake and red lake bases from points south . the following are companies who offer ground transportation of freight goods to the wasaya airways bases and their respective frequency .
“it’s an exciting time for the owner communities , the board , the directors of wasaya to see the launch of this new aircraft entering service this week , ” said adam fiddler , chairman of the wasaya airways board .
please be aware that , in the interest of flight safety , passengers under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to board wasaya airways ' aircraft .
michael rodyniuk , president and ceo of wasaya airways , said the dash 8 is perfectly suited for flying to the more than 25 remote communities they service .
wasaya airways is pet friendly ! whether your pet is travelling in the cabin or in the cargo compartment , proper arrangements need to be made prior to travel .
freight on wasaya airways passenger service flights is carried on a space available basis only ; excluding perishable goods for which prior arrangements must be made . in the event that space is not available , wasaya airways will store the freight until space becomes available for it to be shipped . all shipping charges are to be paid at the time of acceptance .
wasaya airways is making it even easier for the business and leisure traveller with flexible and improved travel options . in november 2003 , wasaya introduced everyday one way fares , without the restrictions . wasaya airways ' on - line reservations and web fares are a convenient click away , while our passenger service representatives are also available at 1 . 877 . 492 . 7292 or via e - mail to assist with your reservations or inquiries .
scott tapson , president of voyageur aviation , introduced the exciting new aircraft which has been designed , engineered and prepared at the voyageur aerotech facility in north bay , ontario . executives from bombardier , wasaya airways and the full staff of voyageur airways were on hand for the milestone event .
should your reservation no longer be required because of a change in your plans , please let wasaya airways know . someone may be waiting for a cancellation to make an important trip .
scott tapson , president of voyageur aviation , presents a commemorative key for the first to michael rodyniuk , president and chief executive officer of wasaya airways . copyright andrew h . cline 2017
wasaya airways ' maximum liability for lost or damaged luggage is $ 250 . 00 cad per person , per incident . wasaya airways assumes no liability for fragile , valuable or perishable articles . guests will be asked to complete a luggage liability release form upon checking in these items . please inform us of any loss or damage to luggage within 24 hours of arrival to your destination .
complimenting wasaya airways ' proud tradition of providing quality charter , cargo and fuel services to northwestern ontario , in july of 2003 wasaya re - introduced passenger scheduled service to 25 communities in the region . using a fleet of modern aircraft and state - of - the - art computer systems , wasaya continues to grow in order to meet the needs of our customers .
wasaya airways lp is the leading quality provider of airline services in northern ontario . the airline has 25 destinations and four bases in thunder bay ( main headquarters ) , sioux lookout , pickle lake and red lake , ontario . wasaya airways provides air transportation for passenger , charter , and freighting requirements . they also supply and deliver bulk fuel for many of the hydro generating plants in remote northern communities .
in september 2002 , wasaya airways acquired the kelner pilatus center hangar at the thunder bay international airport and in turn centralized the maintenance department and personnel . the wasaya center is not only utilized as a maintenance facility , but also as a departing station for our charter flights and contract charter customers .
in july 2000 , wasaya airways lp , as part of its restructuring process relocated and centralized its administration offices , including flight operations , maintenance and charter sales to new premises at the fort william first nation .
wasaya airways offers service for passengers with disabilities or that require additional assistance . at the time of booking , please advise our passenger service agent , so that your needs may be addressed on an individual basis .
the crash of a cessna grand carvan , in service for wasaya airways , has resulted in the loss of seven people from summer beaver , ontario , canada , as well as the pilot of the aircraft .
skyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with wasaya airways and thousands of other airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .
according to canda ' s tsb , wasaya airways has been investigated for 27 reportable incidents since 1997 . these records indicate that seven of these incidents were categorized as accidents , and included runway overshoots and several crashes .
whether you need to travel today , or tomorrow , wasaya airways provides full fare and best fare options for greater flexibility and economy . remember , the earlier you book , the more you can save with our best fares !
12 june 2012 - a wasaya airways hawker - siddley 748 caught fire during ground operations at sandy lake first nation in northwestern ontario . no injuries were reported . aircraft burned to the ground . left wing and nacelle survived .
wasaya ' s new dash 8 made its first flight on wednesday , flying to summer beaver .
wasaya officials say new dash 8 aircraft is well suited for servicing remote communities throughout the north .
in the late 1980’s wasaya airways expanded from a floatplane operation to a turbine fleet operation . the focus was charter and freight business which was centered out of pickle lake , ontario , with the administration offices located in thunder bay .
wasaya petroleum l . p . provides petroleum products such as unleaded gas , commercial heating fuel and clear diesel . it also provides cased lubricants , propane and other petroleum based products wasaya prop shop inc . provides overhaul services on aircraft propellors and other components such as brakes wasaya airways lp provides scheduled and charter services from its bases : thunder bay , sioux lookout , red lake and pickle lake ontario through out northern ontario and canada
wasaya ' s new dash 8 aircraft is a good fit for the regional airline ' s fleet , offering better service to wasaya ' s passengers , the company ' s board chairman said wednesday .
wasaya airways lp , a 100 % first nation owned company . our purpose is to provide safe , reliable , cost effective air transportation service to the remote and isolated first nation communities of northern ontario . wasaya is the leading quality provider of airline services serving 25 destinations in northern ontario . with bases in thunder bay , sioux lookout , red lake and pickle lake , wasaya provides air transportation for guest , charter , and freight .
c - ganf was transferred to voyageur airways from jazz on march 13 th prior to flight testing in the package freighter configuration . it was painted at muskoka aircraft refinishing in full wasaya airways colors in february . the aircraft is currently completing final regulatory approval from transport canada in anticipation of the awarding of a supplemental type certificate and will be delivered to thunder bay in may .
wasaya announced the addition of a dash 8 - 100 aircraft that will enter service this week . the $ 5 million canadian built , dual - prop dash 8 brings wasaya’s fleet total to 19 aircraft .
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wasaya airways recommends that items are packed in durable containers or boxes , as items often exchange many hands before arriving at their destination . dangerous goods items must be packaged according to their appropriate standards . please see the dangerous goods section for more information
“the addition of the dash 8 - 100pf is an innovative game changer and an essential strategic advantage for wasaya in our new business model , ” said michael rodyniuk , president and chief executive officer of wasaya .
wasaya airways will accept household pets such as dogs or cats for carriage in the cargo compartment provided proper travel arrangements have been pre - arranged . when an animal is carried in the cargo compartment , they must be caged in a proper animal kennel .
wasaya airways lp is 100 % first nations owned by twelve first nations : bearskin lake ; fort severn ; kasabonika lake ; keewaywin ; kingfisher lake ; kitchenuhmaykoosib inninuwug ; muskrat dam ; nibinamik ; pikangikum ; sandy lake ; wapekeka ; and wunnumin lake .
its bases are in thunder bay , pickle lake , red lake and sioux lookout . wasaya serves 25 destinations in northwestern ontario with 60 daily flights and employs 350 + employees , of which over one - third are first nation . celebrating its 27th year in operation , wasaya airways is proud to the leading provider of quality air transportation services to these communities .
wasaya also supplies and delivers bulk fuel for many of the hydro generating plants in remote northern ontario communities .
wasaya airways is headquartered in thunder bay , ontario , 1 and operates four different aircraft types from a number of bases in the northwestern part of the province . wasaya ' s cessna 208b caravan aircraft are certified for air taxi operations under canadian aviation regulation ( car ) 2 703 and operate from bases at red lake ( cyrl ) and pickle lake ( cypl ) .
each passenger is only allowed one piece of carry - on baggage and it must fit under the seat . carry - on baggage must not exceed 5 . 9kg ( 13lbs ) on all wasaya airways aircraft and is included in the 70lbs of free baggage allowance .
wasaya airways is pleased to incorporate the skytrac system in our daily operations . the sky trac system is a 2 - way messaging and data transfer system that utilizes a global positioning system ( gps ) to track aircraft . a component is installed in each aircraft which allows the data to transfer to wasaya ' s flight operation centre , by using a low earth orbit satellite system .
wasaya airways’ included baggage allowance is 2 pieces of checked - in baggage and one piece of carry - on , the total of which may not exceed 31 . 8 kg ( 70 pounds ) . excess charges will be collected on any piece that exceeds these limits .
and , wasaya board chairman adam fiddler said , the dash - 8 figures big in the airline ' s future .
fiddler said wasaya intends to streamline the fleet so it only includes dash 8 and pc 12 aircraft within five years .
since 2001 , wasaya airways has successfully gained new partnerships with various organizations with the purpose of providing contract transportation services . the services offered range from providing transportation to employees to their work sites in first nation communities to flying in tourists to enjoy a week’s stay at a fishing lodge .
all passengers must check - in at their departure station at least 45 minutes prior to departure with the wasaya airways agent . travelling guests who have not checked in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled aircraft departure will be deemed as a no - show guest and their seat re - sold .
name changes are permitted through the wasaya customer care centre for $ 25 cad per guest , per direction plus applicable taxes .
name changes are permitted through the wasaya customer care centre for $ 50 cad per guest , per direction plus applicable taxes .
wasaya airways lp , with a fleet of 21 aircraft and 300 employees is 100 % first nation owned & provides air transportation services including scheduled passenger services , passenger and cargo charters throughout north america , and provides bulk fuel delivery with its super tanker aircraft . complete services listing is found at urltoken
wasaya airways will accept household pets such as dogs or cats for carriage as checked baggage to all our destinations but not as part of the free baggage allowance . a handling fee is charged as extra handling is required . kennels are not to be accepted as part of the free allowance . if pets are not in suitable approved containers , they will be refused carriage . wasaya will accept pets on a space available basis only .
wasaya ' s new dash 8 aircraft , which officially joined the fleet wednesday , offers a larger passenger and cargo capacity than the other aircraft wasaya uses , while also boasting the ability to take off and land on the short runways typically found in northern communities .
wasaya airways offers standby reservations for youth under the age of 25 . a standby reservation is not confirmed until check - in and is a first come , first - serve basis only . guests with a standby reservation must be at the airport at check - in time in order to be assigned an available seat .
in april 2018 , wasaya airways , owned 100 % by 12 first nations in northwestern ontario entered into an agreement with the exchange income corporation ( eic ) whereby eic recapitalized wasaya and the wasaya shareholders exchanged a portion of their interests in wasaya for shares of eic . this partnership vastly increases the level of service in northern ontario and benefits customer ' s in their communities . the enhanced level of service in northern ontario will benefit the people in our ownership communities as well as those in the non - ownership communities we serve . partnering with eic is as a natural fit . they understand aviation , servicing the north , and of utmost importance they have a great history working with first nations across canada to provide quality air service to these communities . exchange income corporation brings multiple airlines of similar size and scope with the ability to enhance wasaya ' s operation .
wasaya airways ( wg / wsg ) is expanding its fleet with the newly acquired package freighter based on the legacy de havilland canada dash - 8 - 100 . it is adding the first ever dash - 8 pf initially to begin replacing its elderly hs748s , some as old a 50 years , in the dedicated cargo role .
all fares displayed on the website are subject to change until the purchase and approval of the reservations has been received and completed by wasaya .
fiddler said wasaya plans to increase its use of the dash - 8 aircraft , and intends to purchase more over the next few years .
[ sootoday . com ] canada : : plane crash victim is husband of former sault resident
on friday morning just after 9 a . m . , a wasaya airways cessna 208 caravan travelling from pickle lake to wapekeka first nations , was reported overdue and was not in radio contact .
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wasaya airways lp ( or in oji - cree ᐙᐦᓭᔮ ᐱᒥᐦᓭᐎᐣ ( waaseyaa bimisewin ) ; unpointed : ᐗᓭᔭ ᐱᒥᓭᐎᐣ ) is a 100 % first nations owned domestic airline with its headquarters in thunder bay , northern ontario , canada . [ 6 ] its main hubs are the thunder bay international airport and the sioux lookout airport , however , it also offers a charter and cargo service from a base in red lake and pickle lake as well as charter services from timmins . in 2003 , wasaya airways bought the rights to serve remote first nations communities from bearskin airlines . the airline also supplies food , clothing , hardware and other various supplies to 25 remote communities in ontario .
freight arrives from points south by transport truck to our staging stations in pickle lake and red lake . from here , freight is delivered year round to our customers in over 25 first nation communities in northwestern ontario and manitoba . wasaya airways offers refrigeration for frozen and / or perishable items and also temperate storage areas at both of our base locations .
wasaya airways depends on a diverse fleet of 17 aircraft to provide a vast network of services to customers in northwestern ontario and the timmins area . our passenger fleet is the most modern of any air carrier in northwestern ontario , and all of our aircraft offer two key features : they are suited to operate in northern climates and on shorter gravel runways .
wasaya airways depends on a diverse fleet of 18 aircraft to provide a vast network of services to customers in northwestern ontario and the timmins area . our passenger fleet is the most modern of any air carrier in northwestern ontario , and all of our aircraft offer two key features : they are suited to operate in northern climates and on shorter gravel runways .
a number of wasaya fares cannot be booked online . if you are booking for any of the following guests , please call our friendly reservation staff .
wasaya airways will transport items out of the first nation communities to pickle lake or red lake for furtherance to points south . for items to be transported to another community , the item will be brought out to the appropriate base and forwarded to another community . rates and / or restrictions can be obtained by contacting the pickle lake or red lake freight offices .
all tickets are fully refundable within 24 hours of booking . cancelled flights after 24 hours will be credited ( less change fee ) for future wasaya flights . all travel using applied credit must be completed within 12 months of original ticket issuance . refunds can be obtained by calling the wasaya customer care centre .
the dash 8 will add to wasaya’s fleet of 18 aircraft including seven beech 1900’s , four pilatus pc - 12’s , three hawker 748’s and four cessna c - 208 caravans . working with its key aircraft supplier , wasaya will continue to renew its fleet , adding more dash 8 aircraft in the coming months .
the pilot of a wasaya cessna 208 was found dead by rescuers — about 28 kilometres north of pickle lake — on friday night . ( transportation safety board )
the purchase of voyageur airways by jazz parent company chorus aviation in 2015 has been a boon to the voyageur . it was renamed voyageur aviation corporation , and is subdivided into three divisions : voyageur airways for airline and charter and air ambulance operations worldwide , voyageur aerotech to continue to serve its mro and special missions conversion unit , and the newest division , voyageur avparts to handle its extensive aircraft parts distribution , consignment , and reclamation business .
successful , long - standing carrier offering scheduled passenger service , freight / cargo services , and charters . wasaya is 100 % owned by 12 first nations : bearskin lake , fort severn , kasabonika lake , keewaywin , kingfisher lake , kitchenuhmaykoosib inninuwug , muskrat dam , nibinamik , pikangikum , sandy lake , wapekeka , and wunnumin lake . wasaya flies to 25 destinations with 60 flights daily and employs 315 team members , 35 % proudly first nation . wasaya pilots represented by the alpa union .
this isn ' t wasaya ' s first dash 8 — the airline also owned a dash 8 several years ago , but the aircraft did not remain in the fleet .
wasaya airways’ first dash - 8 - 100 package freighter c - ganf ( c / n 042 ) takes off on a training flight at north bay jack garland airport as val1t ( operated by voyageur airways ) on march 25 2017 . copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 the dash - 8 - 100pf has no cabin windows . they have been replaced by metal plugs for weight savings and to reduce maintenance costs . copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 the oem cargo door is the stock 50 x 60″ one built on dehavilland dash - 8 . it is ideal for remote operations with a cargo sill to floor level of only 40 inches off the tarmac . voyageur adds safety placards and hi viz markings to enhance safety . copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 the original composite rear bulkhead was replaced by a metal one mitigate fire risk . copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 copyright andrew h . cline 2017 scott tapson , president of voyageur aviation , presents a commemorative key for the first to michael rodyniuk , president and chief executive officer of wasaya airways . copyright andrew h . cline 2017 michael rodyniuk , president and chief executive officer of wasaya airways . copyright andrew h . cline 2017 scott tapson , president of voyageur aviation . copyright andrew h . cline 2017
it ' s summertime ! every summer wasaya hosts it ' s first nation youth aviation camp . this year it takes places august 13 - 17 in thunder bay , ontario .
wasaya’s 12 first nation ownership communities are : bearskin lake ; fort severn ; kasabonika lake ; keewaywin ; kingfisher lake ; kitchenuhmaykoosib inninuwug ; muskrat dam ; nibinamik ; pikangikum ; sandy lake ; wapekeka ; and wunnumin lake . wasaya serves 25 northwestern ontario with 60 daily flights and employs 315 employees , of which over 35 % of which are first nation .
wasaya uses a flight dispatch clearance form in lieu of a flight plan or flight itinerary . this form contains flight information regarding routing , distance , time , and fuel . flight progress is updated by wasaya agents in the various aerodromes or through radio rebroadcast with other aircraft . the company also uses forms for recording the aircraft weight and balance , and for the passenger manifest .
all the communities that wasaya flies to have gravel runways that are only 3 , 500 feet long . in thunder bay , the runway is more than 9 , 000 feet of pavement .
due to a vast geographical area in which wasaya airways operates , the skytrac system provides a means of real - time communication between our flight followers and flight crews . this is done through on - board , handheld pda ' s that our flight crews utilize in order to send and receive e - mail messages from our flight operation centre . additionally , wasaya ' s flight followers monitor position report information via the flighttrac computer database . the position reports are shown in our computer database and indicate such information as aircraft position ( latitude and longitude ) , altitude , track , as well as start - up , shutdown and enroute positioning reports .
complimentary changes are permitted online or through the wasaya customer care centre up to 1 hour prior to departure time , subject to fare difference , applicable taxes and availability . fare difference may apply .
findings as to causes and contributing factors 1 . although the aircraft was prohibited from flying in known or forecast icing conditions , wasaya airways limited partnership ( wasaya ) flight 127 ( wsg127 ) was dispatched into forecast icing conditions . 2 . the high take - off weight of wsg127 increased the severity of degraded performance when the flight encountered icing conditions . 3 . the pilot of wsg127 continued the flight in icing conditions for about 6 minutes , resulting in progressively degraded performance . 4 . wsg127 experienced substantially degraded aircraft performance as a result of ice accumulation , resulting in aerodynamic stall , loss of control , and collision with terrain . 5 . the type c pilot self - dispatch procedures and practices in use at wasaya at the time of the occurrence did not ensure that operational risk was managed to an acceptable level . 6 . wasaya had not implemented all of the mitigation strategies from its january 2015 risk assessment of cessna 208b operations in known or forecast icing conditions , and the company remained exposed to some unmitigated hazards that had been identified in the risk assessment . 7 . there was a company norm of dispatching cessna 208b flights into forecast icing conditions , although 4 of wasaya ' s 5 cessna 208b aircraft were prohibited from operating in these conditions .
the dash 8 seats 37 passengers and has an increased cargo capacity . wasaya now has five different aircraft types in its fleet , but fiddler said they are hoping to reduce that number down to just two .
between 17 and 20 september 2003 , transport canada aviation enforcement conducted an audit of wasaya airways operations and maintenance divisions . the only finding of note was that the company had not been documenting the requirement to complete five take - offs and landings at night before carrying passengers . the company confirmed that the pilots had carried out the landings and take - offs , but no system had been used to record them . the company has since implemented a method of tracking night take - offs and landings .
the wasaya airways standard operating procedures for the cessna 208b describe the standard vfr circuit , as follows : the aircraft is established on the downwind leg at 130 knots with the 10º flap position selected . after turning to base leg , the speed is reduced to 120 knots , 20º of flap is selected , and the propeller is set for maximum rpm . the aircraft is positioned on final at 500 feet agl at landing reference speed ( v ref ) plus 15 knots . full flap is selected on short final with the intent to land .
in june 2001 , wasaya airways and northern nishnawbe education council ( nnec ) entered into an agreement to provide safe , efficient , and cost - effective air transportation to students , families and nnec staff . the air delivery unit ( adu ) was formed to organize and coordinate all first nation students’ travel through charter and scheduled service bookings . subsequently in 2002 and 2003 , the adu has been awarded contracts with tikinagan child and family services , nishnawbe aski nation ( nan ) , and nishnawbe aski legal services to provide for their specific travel needs .
wasaya airways air operating certificate ( aoc ) grants authority for the company to carry passengers aboard the cessna caravan on instrument flight rules ( ifr ) and night vfr flights . the aoc also grants authority to carry passengers on ifr flights without a second - in - command . because rules for ifr flight are more stringent than those for vfr flight , this implies that the same authority would be granted to carry passengers in night vfr conditions without a second - in - command . the pilot held a valid instrument rating required for night vfr flight with passengers .
guests who no - show and contact the wasaya customer care centre within 24 hours of missing their flight may be re - accommodated on the next available flight for a $ 99 ( including taxes ) charge and the full amount of the fare will be credited .
the second dash 8 - 100pf is presently is under conversion at voyageur , also for wasaya . c - faba ( c / n 92 ) will be the second pf , another former jazz aircraft , and is slated for delivery by end of 2q 2017 .
urltoken . . . ke - flyers / urltoken wasaya flight flight wt985 had passengers very worried when the door on the aircraft came open just after takeoff from sachigo lake first nation on april 24 2014 . good job to the crew that brought it back safely .
changes to the itinerary are permitted online or through the wasaya customer care centre up to 1 hour prior to departure time for a $ 50 . 00 cad charge per change / cancellation per direction per guest , plus fare difference and applicable taxes , subject to availability .
changes to the itinerary are permitted online or through the wasaya customer care centre up to 1 hour prior to departure time for a $ 75 . 00 cad charge per change / cancellation per direction per guest , plus fare difference and applicable taxes , subject to availability .
at this point , there are five aircraft [ models ] that wasaya is using ,
he said .
it ' s expensive to train staff , to train pilots , maintenance , engineers , to get parts , spare parts , for five different aircraft .
“he was a chief for many years and a band council member for many years , ” fiddler said . “he was an advocate of economic development , self - efficiency through business and he was a former wasaya director . it’s well fitted to name the aircraft in his memory . ”
in the event a non - refundable reservation is cancelled a credit file , minus the cancellation fee , is created and can be used towards future travel anywhere in wasaya airways ' network . this credit is also transferable to another person . if the value of the future travel exceeds the credit amount , then the difference will be charged ; if less than a credit balance will remain on file . note that credit files are good to use for one ( 1 ) year from the original date of purchase . a one - time extension to a maximum of 6 months from expiry of credit is permitted free of charge for freedom fares , and $ 75 each for both econo and flex fares .
at wasaya airways , our cabins are pet friendly ! you can bring your cat or small dog in the cabin with you provided it is small enough to fit and stay comfortably in its carrier under the seat in front of you . due to the limited space available on some of our aircraft , we recommend that you check with your reservation agent at the time of booking to ensure that your pet carrier will fit under the seat in front of you . if your pet carrier exceeds the size limitations for the cabin , your pet will need to travel in a hard sided carrier in the cargo compartment . just a friendly reminder that your pet in its carrier will count as one standard item toward your carry - on baggage allowance .
fuel is a big part of wasaya’s business and is the lifeblood of northern communities . climate change has in some cases been problematic with the traditional ice roads operated by transport trucks . recent years has seen the season only allowing as few as 20 days for this kind of operation to some remote communities , thus the increased importance of air deliveries .
complimentary cancellations are permitted online or through the wasaya customer care centre up to 1 hour prior to departure time , subject to fare difference , applicable taxes and availability . remaining balance shall be held as a credit that may be used towards the purchase of any future travel . the credit will remain valid for one ( 1 ) year from the original date of purchase .
cancellations to the itinerary are permitted online or through the wasaya customer care centre up to 1 hour prior to departure time for a $ 50 . 00 cad charge per cancellation per direction per guest , plus fare difference and applicable taxes , subject to availability . remaining balance shall be held as a credit that may be used towards the purchase of any future travel . the credit will remain valid for one ( 1 ) year from the original date of purchase .
cancellations to the itinerary are permitted online or through the wasaya customer care centre up to 1 hour prior to departure time for a $ 75 . 00 cad charge per cancellation per direction per guest , plus fare difference and applicable taxes , subject to availability . remaining balance shall be held as a credit that may be used towards the purchase of any future travel . the credit will remain valid for one ( 1 ) year from the original date of purchase .
established in 1989 , the name
wasaya
comes from the oji - cree language , which means
it is bright
in english , in reference to the brightness of the rising sun . the airline has grown over the years starting off as a floatplane operation to now a charter and scheduled passenger service airline . its inflight magazine sagatay is published in conjunction with wawatay native communications society . in october 2010 , the company purchased a bombardier dash 8 to bolster its fleet .
established in 1989 , the name
wasaya
comes from the oji - cree language , which means
it is bright
in english , in reference to the brightness of the rising sun . the airline has grown over the years starting off as a floatplane operation to now a charter and scheduled passenger service airline . their inflight magazine sagatay is published in conjunction with wawatay native communications society . in october 2010 , the company purchased a bombardier dash 8 to bolster its fleet .
besides the dash - 8s , wasaya operates a mixed fleet of aircraft including pilatus pc - 12 ( 6 ) , cessna c208b caravan ( 5 ) , beech 1900d ( 8 ) and hawker siddeley hs748 freighters ( 3 ) . the airline’s plan is to rationalize its fleet to down two aircraft types , the dehavilland dash - 8 and the pilatus pc12 . the dash - 8pf will be instrumental to this plan , filling the top end cargo capability currently filled by the vintage hs748s .
the dash - 8 - 100 package freighter was first conceived in 2014 to solve a request for proposals from a canadian cargo company ( which never panned out ) . voyageur decided to proceed with the engineering of the project about 18 months ago and had been in discussion with wasaya for about 2 years . designed with a 10 , 000 lb payload , which can occupy up to 1380 cubic feet , the dahs8 - 100pf can move more cargo faster and at a lower unit cost than other comparable freight aircraft such as the saab 340 and embraer 120 .
plant information : total plant size ( areas sq ft ) : 5 main bases in nw ontario - thunder bay , sioux lookout , pickle lake , timmins , and red lake distribution of employees full service airline including maintenance department unique applications : equipped to land on shorter gravel runways prevalent in remote locations . collision avoidance systems on - board , satelite tracking system . key / major clients : hydro one ( ontario hydro ) , goldcorp , de beers , canada post corporation , the north west company , government of canada , province of ontario , ontario provincial police , rcmp , legal aid ontario , tikinagan child & family services , nishnawbe aski nation , nadf , 28 first nation communities , lumber wholesale / retail supply services , bell canada , community stores , mininig resource companies , wasaya petroleum lp , wasaya prop shop lp , success stories : we provide vital air transporation of goods to supply remote communities with essential food , clothing , building materials , construction materials , medical supplies , mail service , bulk fuel to provide electricity via hydro one ' s diesel generators , passenger travel , etc . testimonial : 1 ) recipent of 2004 ontario aboriginal business partnerships award , 2 ) ontario ' s lieutenant governor ' s book program partner for aboriginal communities . 3 ) sioux lookout chamber of commerce service excellence award 2005
“the dash 8 - 100pf is built and converted here in canada , designed for our rugged environment and perfectly suited to move cargo into and out of our remote communities with short , unimproved , gravel airfields . the voyager team has done an amazing job developing this cost - effective program for us , taking the dhc - 8 100 passenger aircraft and converting it into an effective cargo aircraft with great range , payload , and operational efficiency . this aircraft gives wasaya a unique competitive advantage , helping us in our mission to improve the quality of life for the people living in communities we serve by reducing the cost of delivering essential goods like groceries , fuels and building materials , into the canadian north , ” rodyniuk remarked .
the transportation safety board of canada ( tsb ) investigated this occurrence for the purpose of advancing transportation safety . it is not the function of the board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability .
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) departed pickle lake to summer beaver , ontario , on a charter flight with seven passengers and one crew member . the flight proceeded on a direct routing to destination at 3500 feet above sea level under night visual flight conditions . on approaching summer beaver , the aircraft joined the circuit on a downwind leg for a landing on runway 17 . when the aircraft did not land , personnel at summer beaver contacted the pickle lake flight dispatch to inquire about the flight . the aircraft was declared missing following an unsuccessful radio search by the pickle lake flight dispatch staff . search and rescue personnel found the wreckage in a wooded area three nautical miles northwest of summer beaver . the aircraft had been nearly consumed by a post - crash fire . all eight people on board had been fatally injured .
on 11 september 2003 , the occurrence pilot was on reserve status . he was called in to fly the last two flights of the day because wind conditions were quite strong , and the base manager wanted a more experienced pilot for the evening flights . the pilot reported for duty at 1700 eastern daylight time , 3 completed his planning for a scheduled freight trip to muskrat dam and departed pickle lake at 1805 . when he returned to pickle lake at 2032 , the aircraft was refuelled and reconfigured for a passenger charter to summer beaver ( cjv7 ) .
flight 125 departed pickle lake at 2057 with an estimated arrival time of 2136 . there were seven passengers and one pilot on board . the pilot flew a direct visual flight rules ( vfr ) routing to summer beaver at 3500 feet above sea level ( asl ) under night visual meteorological conditions ( vmc ) .
while en route to destination , the pilot exchanged radio calls with another caravan pilot operating in the area . ten minutes before landing at summer beaver , he broadcast his intentions on 126 . 7 mhz and activated the aircraft radio control of aerodrome lighting ( arcal ) of the airfield . witnesses on the ground saw the aircraft ' s lights as it joined the downwind leg of the airport traffic circuit . the runway lights extinguished 15 minutes after activation , but the aircraft had not landed . personnel at summer beaver called the pickle lake dispatch office to inform them that the flight had not arrived . the aircraft was declared missing at 2320 following an unsuccessful radio search by the pickle lake base staff . search and rescue personnel found the wreckage at 0152 ; all eight people on board had been fatally injured . the aircraft was lying in a wooded area , three nautical miles ( nm ) northwest of summer beaver ( 52º43 ' 773
north , 88º37 ' 152
west , elevation 835 feet asl ) . the accident occurred at approximately 2130 , during the hours of darkness . the accident was non - survivable .
. as of may 2003 , he had been flying as a captain on the caravan . the last entry in the pilot ' s logbook was dated 08 august 2003 . flights that had been completed after that date were not recorded in his logbook . as of 08 august 2003 , he had accumulated a total of 132 hours of night flying , 36 of which were flown on the caravan ( 31 hours dual , 5 hours as captain ) . a study of aircraft journey logs indicated that he had flown a further six night hours between 19 august and 11 september and had completed more than five night take - offs and landings , as required for carrying passengers . the pilot last flew at night the evening before the accident . the pilot ' s total flying hours were calculated using his personal logbook , company hours data , and aircraft journey logs . the following is a summary of personnel information .
there is no record that the pilot performed weight and balance calculations before the flight , as required by car 703 . 37 , since no form to this effect was left in pickle lake , as required by regulations . however , weight and balance calculations made by the investigation team , based on the information obtained about the passengers and cargo , indicated that the weight and centre of gravity were well within the aircraft limits at take - off and for the duration of the flight . the required passenger manifest was also not completed . initially , this made it difficult to determine with certitude who was on board the aircraft at the time of the crash .
examination of the wreckage confirmed that all of the passengers had been seated behind the cockpit bulkhead in the cabin , with no one occupying the copilot seat .
on the day of the accident , the area forecast for northwestern ontario indicated a band of convective activity extending from kenora to hudson bay . this was forecast to produce broken cloud layers between 3000 feet and 19 000 feet with numerous embedded altocumulus castellanus clouds giving a visibility of four to six statute miles ( sm ) in rain showers and mist . thunderstorms were predicted in the southern half of this weather area between kenora and pickle lake . moderate mechanical turbulence below 3000 feet above ground level ( agl ) was forecast for the entire area . the pickle lake terminal area forecast called for light westerly winds , visibility greater than 6 sm with a ceiling of 3000 feet . the pickle lake weather at the time of departure was as follows : light westerly winds , 12 sm visibility , temperature 21ºc , ceiling 3000 feet , with towering cumulus ( tcu ) cloud associated . at the time of the accident , the pickle lake weather was reported as follows : wind westerly at 7 knots , 12 sm visibility in light rain showers , and ceiling 2500 feet , with tcu cloud associated .
summer beaver does not have a weather reporting station ; however , pilots operating in the area around the time of the accident reported strong southwesterly winds , moderate mechanical turbulence with no windshear , and visibility greater than 10 nm . there was a light rain shower observed at the aerodrome about 20 minutes after the time of the accident , but no rain at the time of the accident .
summer beaver aerodrome is operated by the government of ontario . the single runway is a gravel strip 3500 feet long and 100 feet wide oriented 173 / 353º magnetic ( m ) , and the elevation is 832 feet asl . the aerodrome is equipped with threshold and runway end lights , medium intensity runway edge lights , and type k arcal lights . it is an uncontrolled aerodrome with a published aerodrome traffic frequency ( atf ) of 123 . 2 mhz that is to be used when within 5 nm of the aerodrome and below 3800 feet asl . summer beaver aerodrome does not have fire fighting services .
the aircraft was not equipped with any on - board recording devices nor were they required by regulations . the determination of the occurrence events was hampered by the lack of on - board recording equipment .
examination of the wreckage revealed that the aircraft struck heavily wooded terrain in a near vertical attitude with the wings level . the site was located 3 . 1 nm from summer beaver on a 295º m bearing from the threshold of runway 17 . the aircraft knocked down several trees that had occupied the ground where the aircraft came to rest , and there were signs of tree impact to the leading edges of both wings . the aircraft came to rest facing 200º m , with the remains of the wings nearly perpendicular to the fuselage . fire consumed some trees and most of the aircraft , with the exception of portions of the fuselage , wings , engine , and propeller . the remains of the landing gear , seats , door latches , and cargo pod were identified . no evidence of pre - impact structural failure was identified .