Accident Details
On August 11, 2016, at 0520 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-38-112 aircraft, Canadian-registered C-FSYH, was damaged when it struck several metal poles during a forced landing near Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident. The flight had originated from Markham Airport (CNU8) in Markham, Ontario.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government, specifically the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). The TSB has not released a probable cause for the accident, and the investigation may provide further details in due course. Contact information for the TSB is available for those seeking additional information.