C-FNEQCessna U2062018-08-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

Cessna U206S/N: U20605036

Summary

On August 17, 2018, a Cessna U206 (C-FNEQ) was involved in an accident near Fort Simpson, CA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC18WA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft C-FNEQ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 17, 2018
NTSB Number
ANC18WA077
Location
Fort Simpson, Canada
Event ID
20181003X45854
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U20605036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
U206C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC18WA077