3 fatalities

12 Jun 2015: PIPER PA-23-250 — Kangirsuk, Canada

Kangirsuk, Canada

On 12 Jun 2015, a PIPER PA-23-250 was involved in an aviation accident near Kangirsuk, Canada. 3 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 11, 2015, a PA-23-250 (C-FXPS) crashed 1.2 nautical miles from Kangirsuk Airport, Quebec, killing the pilot and two passengers. The TSB is investigating.

Accident Details

On June 11, 2015, at approximately 2340 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-23-250 aircraft, Canadian registration C-FXPS, impacted terrain about 1.2 nautical miles from the Kangirsuk Airport in Kangirsuk, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and two passengers aboard sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has jurisdiction over the investigation. The TSB has not released any preliminary findings or determined a probable cause. Further information may be obtained from the TSB at their Gatineau, Quebec office or by contacting them at 1-819-994-4255.