On 3/23/1977 , the vessel FLYING DART (Official Number 323826) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NFLD-GRAND BANKS-TAIL OF THE BANK.,.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

LOST RUDDER.CIRCUMSTANCES NOT KNOWN. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/9/1977 1.