6 fatalities

Collision with Terrain Involving De Havilland DHC-2 Near Lac Long, Quebec

Lac Long, Canada

On August 23, 2015, a DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I MARKI operated by Air Saguenay (1980) Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Lac Long, Canada. 6 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 August 23, 2015, a De Havilland DHC-2 MK.I collided with wooded mountainous terrain near Lac Long, Quebec, killing the pilot and five passengers. The TSB of Canada is investigating.

Accident Overview

On August 23, 2015, at approximately 1530 coordinated universal time, a De Havilland DHC-2 MK.I airplane collided with wooded mountainous terrain near Lac Long, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft was occupied by a pilot and five passengers, all of whom sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft Information

The accident aircraft was a De Havilland DHC-2 MK.I. No additional details about the aircraft, such as registration or engine count, were provided in the initial information released by the Canadian authorities.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government, specifically the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. For further information, inquiries may be directed to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada at their headquarters in Gatineau, Quebec.