Pilot Debrief

Cessna U206 near Fort Simpson — 2018-08-17

Investigation ongoingANC18WA077
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Date
2018-08-17
Location
Fort Simpson, CA
Aircraft
Cessna U206
Registration
C-FNEQ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On August 17, 2018, about 0035 Coordinated Universal Time, an amphibious float-equipped Cessna U206G airplane, C-FNEQ, nosed over while landing at Little Doctor Lake near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. Of the five souls onboard, the pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries, and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the TSB of Canada: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Landing-flare/touchdown

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