Pilot Debrief

LAKE LA-4-200 near Muskoka, Ontario — 2017-06-02

Investigation ongoingCEN17WA211
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Date
2017-06-02
Location
Muskoka, Ontario, CA
Airport
CYQA
Aircraft
LAKE LA-4-200
Registration
C-GZSW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On June 2, 2017, at 2113 coordinated universal time, a Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, C-GZSW, was destroyed on impact with terrain after takeoff from Muskoka Airport (CYQA), Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. After takeoff, the pilot attempted to return to the airport, and the airplane impacted terrain on a highway while in a left turn. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was destined to CYQA. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of Canada. Any further information may be obtained from Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB): 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th floor Gatineau QC K1A 1K8 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the TSB.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Approach

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