1 fatality

18 Jul 2011: Cessna A185E E — Air Tamarac — La Tuque, Canada

La Tuque, Canada

On 18 Jul 2011, a Cessna A185E E operated by Air Tamarac was involved in an aviation accident near La Tuque, Canada. One person was 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 July 18, 2011, a Cessna 185E operated by Air Tamarac crashed in the Bostonnais River after a loss of engine power. One passenger was fatally injured, one seriously, and three others were uninjured.

Accident

On July 18, 2011, at 1509 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 185E with Canadian registration C-FZNK crashed in the Bostonnais River, approximately 15 kilometers north of La Tuque, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft was operated by Air Tamarac and was conducting a sightseeing flight. The flight had originated from La Tuque. The accident occurred following a loss of engine power.

Occupants and Injuries

The pilot and two passengers were not injured. One passenger sustained serious injuries, and one passenger was fatally injured.

Aircraft Information

The accident aircraft was a Cessna 185E, registered as C-FZNK. It was operated by Air Tamarac.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada. Further information can be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.