C-FHGU

After takeoff from Lake Auxillon, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, struck trees on the shore and crashed. Both occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

C-FHGU

Registration

C-FHGU

MSN

577

Year of Manufacture

1953

Operator

PropAir

Date

June 25, 1990 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Crash Location

Lake Auxillon Quebec

Region

North America • Canada

Narrative Report

On June 25, 1990 at 12:00 AM, C-FHGU experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by PropAir, with the event recorded near Lake Auxillon Quebec.

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

After takeoff from Lake Auxillon, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, struck trees on the shore and crashed. Both occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration C-FHGU, MSN 577, year of manufacture 1953.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

1

Passengers

1

Other

0

Crash Summary

After takeoff from Lake Auxillon, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, struck trees on the shore and crashed. Both occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

1

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Operator

PropAir

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

C-FHGU

MSN

577

Year of Manufacture

1953