Occurrence
A Flyblocktime Incorporated Cessna 150M (registration C-GJAO, serial number 15077889) departed from Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport, Ontario, at 1803 Eastern Standard Time under night visual flight rules. The flight was destined for Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport.
At 2025, the pilot transmitted a mayday on the emergency frequency 121.5 MHz, stating that he was lost and that the aircraft was low on fuel. These transmissions were relayed to air traffic control by high-flying commercial aircraft. The aircraft was below radar coverage, and air traffic control made numerous attempts to assist in locating a suitable aerodrome.
The pilot made a final radio transmission at 2127, and the aircraft crashed shortly thereafter. The emergency locator transmitter activated on impact.
Search-and-rescue personnel located the accident site in the south end of Algonquin Provincial Park at approximately 2340 but were unable to access the scene until 0300 due to inclement weather. Both occupants were found fatally injured.
Investigation
The investigation was classified as a class 3 investigation, analyzing a small number of safety issues and potentially resulting in recommendations. Such investigations are generally completed within 450 days.