C-GZSW

Destroyed
Fatal

LAKE LA-4-200S/N: 989

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 2, 2017
NTSB Number
CEN17WA211
Location
Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Event ID
20170605X11754
Coordinates
44.974723, -79.303337
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
C-GZSW
Make
LAKE
Serial Number
989
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
LA-4-200LA4
No. of Engines
0

Analysis

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):

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This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the TSB.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN17WA211