Accident Details
On September 20, 2017, at approximately 2036 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150J single-engine airplane, Canadian registration C-FHPU, serial number 15070602, crashed into Lake Huron. The accident site was located about 1.1 nautical miles west of Goderich Municipal Airport (CYGD) in Goderich, Ontario, Canada.
Aircraft and Operator
The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. It was a Cessna 150J model, a single-engine aircraft. The flight was conducted under Canadian regulations, with the pilot also serving as the operator. The pilot and one passenger were on board; both sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Information
The cross-country flight originated from Brampton-Caledon Airport (CNC3) in Caledon, Ontario, with its intended destination being Goderich Municipal Airport (CYGD). The accident occurred during the landing phase or approach, as the crash site was west of the airport in Lake Huron. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
Investigation
Further information regarding the accident can be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, located at 200 Promenade du Portage, Place du Centre, 4th Floor, Gatineau, Québec, K1A 1K8. Contact details include phone: +1 819-994-3741, fax: +1 819-953-9586, and email: [email protected].