1 fatality

13 May 2017: MONOCOUPE 90AF — Plattsville, Canada

Plattsville, Canada

On 13 May 2017, a MONOCOUPE 90AF was involved in an aviation accident near Plattsville, Canada. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 13, 2017, a Monocoupe 90F-100, C-FJGA, impacted short of the runway threshold at Lubitz Flying Field, Plattsville, Ontario, fatally injuring the pilot.

Accident Overview

On May 13, 2017, a Monocoupe 90F-100 airplane, registration C-FJGA, was involved in an accident at Lubitz Flying Field (CLB2) in Plattsville, Ontario. The aircraft impacted short of the runway threshold. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Monocoupe 90F-100, bearing Canadian registration C-FJGA. No further details regarding the aircraft's ownership, maintenance history, or flight purpose were released by the investigating authority.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) assumed jurisdiction over the investigation. The investigator in charge was Peter Machete. The TSB stated that any further information could be obtained by contacting their office via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Location and Circumstances

The accident occurred at Lubitz Flying Field (CLB2), located near Plattsville, Ontario. The airplane impacted the ground short of the runway threshold. The time of day and weather conditions at the time of the accident were not specified in the released information.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot was fatally injured in the accident. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not detailed in the available source material.

Probable Cause

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada did not release a probable cause determination as part of the initial information provided. Further analysis may be included in a final report, but no such findings are available at this time.