Accident Details
On June 28, 2016, at approximately 1350 UTC, a Vans RV6 aircraft, registration C-TFUO, collided with terrain near St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil (CSB3) in Quebec, Canada. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was substantially destroyed. The aircraft was registered to and operated by a private individual for a personal flight.
Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was originating locally at the time of the accident.
According to Canadian officials, the airplane took off from Runway 15 for a local flight. During the initial climb, a loud bang was heard, and the airplane was observed descending. It then struck level terrain in a field approximately 1000 feet from the departure end of the runway. The aircraft came to rest 220 feet beyond the initial impact point. A post-impact fire ensued.
Investigation
The accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further details may be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Place du Centre, 4th Floor, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada K1A 1K8.