1 fatality

28 Dec 2015: MOONEY M20K — Mascouche, Canada

Mascouche, Canada

On 28 Dec 2015, a MOONEY M20K was involved in an aviation accident near Mascouche, 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 December 28, 2015, a Mooney M20K (C-GUXC) impacted terrain while attempting to land at Mascouche Airport, Quebec. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger seriously injured. The TSB is investigating.

Accident Details

On December 28, 2015, at approximately 2227 coordinated universal time, a Mooney M20K aircraft bearing Canadian registration C-GUXC struck the ground during an attempted landing at Mascouche Airport (CSK3) in Quebec, Canada. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and the passenger was seriously injured.

Aircraft and Injuries

The aircraft involved was a Mooney M20K, a single-engine general aviation airplane. The registration C-GUXC is Canadian. The pilot lost their life in the accident, and the passenger suffered serious injuries. The specific details of the aircraft's condition or damage were not provided in the source material.

Investigation

The investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), which is responsible for determining the circumstances surrounding the accident. The TSB's inquiry will focus on the events leading up to the impact. As of the source release, no causal factors have been determined. The TSB may release further information as the investigation progresses.