1 fatality

14 Jul 2016: AERO COMMANDER B1A — Hoey, Canada

Hoey, Canada

On 14 Jul 2016, an AERO COMMANDER B1A was involved in an aviation accident near Hoey, 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 July 14, 2016, an Aero Commander B1A (registration C-GSQY) experienced engine power loss after takeoff and impacted terrain near Hoey, Saskatchewan. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Incident

On July 14, 2016, at approximately 0230 Coordinated Universal Time, an Aero Commander B1A airplane, registered as C-GSQY, suffered a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain near Hoey, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is leading the investigation into the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB. All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to the TSB of Canada.