2 fatalities

31 May 2013: Beech 3N NO SERIES — First Air Service, Ltd. — Cochenour, Canada

Cochenour, Canada

On 31 May 2013, a Beech 3N NO SERIES operated by First Air Service, Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near Cochenour, Canada. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 30, 2013, a Beech 3N (BE-18) with Canadian registration C-FWWV collided with water during takeoff from Red Lake, Cochenour, Ontario. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries, and the aircraft was substantially damaged.

Accident Details

On May 30, 2013, at 2218 central daylight time, a Beech 3N (BE-18), registered in Canada as C-FWWV, collided with water during takeoff from Red Lake, located in Cochenour, Ontario, Canada. The aircraft was registered to First Air Service and operated by a private individual. The pilot and passenger suffered fatal injuries, and the airplane received substantial damage. The flight was en route to McCusker Lake, Ontario.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further information may be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.