7 fatalities

23 Jun 2010: Hawker Beechcraft Corp. A100 — Aeropro — Quebec City, Canada

Quebec City, Canada

On 23 Jun 2010, a Hawker Beechcraft Corp. A100 operated by Aeropro was involved in an aviation accident near Quebec City, Canada. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 23, 2010, Aeropro Flight 20, a Hawker Beechcraft A100, crashed after takeoff from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, killing all seven aboard. The pilot reported a right engine problem.

Accident Details

On June 23, 2010, at approximately 0558 eastern daylight time, a Canadian-registered Hawker Beechcraft Corp. A100 multiengine airplane, registration C-FGIN, operating as Aeropro flight 20, was destroyed when it collided with terrain after takeoff from runway 30 at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, near Québec City, Québec, Canada. A postimpact ground fire occurred. The airplane was carrying two pilots and five passengers; all seven occupants sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft and Flight

The aircraft was operated by Aeropro. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Sept-Îles Airport, near Sept-Îles, Québec. According to a pilot report, there was a problem with the right engine and the airplane could not climb.

Investigation

The investigation of this accident is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Further information can be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Place du Centre, 200 Promenade du Portage, 4th Floor, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, J8X 4B7. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Canada.