Mid-air collision between two training aircraft near St-Hubert

Casualties unknown • Cargair Ltd., Cessna 152, C-FGOI, CA

Two Cessna 152 aircraft involved in training flights collided and crashed in St-Bruno, Quebec, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What happened

On March 17, 2017, two Cessna 152 aircraft were conducting flight training operations out of the St-Hubert airport in Quebec. Each aircraft was operated by a single pilot. During the course of these training flights, the two aircraft collided in mid-air. Following the impact, both aircraft crashed into a shopping mall located in St-Bruno, Quebec.

The investigation

The investigation into the collision focused on the flight paths and the operational environment of the training flights. Investigators examined the circumstances leading to the impact and the subsequent crash at the commercial site. The analysis centered on the adherence to established flight parameters and the ability of the pilots to maintain visual separation.

Findings

The investigation established that the collision was driven by non-adherence to altitude restrictions and failures regarding the see-and-avoid principle. The collision resulted in one fatality and one serious injury among the pilots involved.

Probable cause

The mid-air collision was caused by the failure to follow prescribed altitude limits and the inability to effectively apply see-and-avoid techniques during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2017-03-17 and accident near Cargair Ltd., Cessna 152, C-FGOI, CA?

Two Cessna 152 aircraft involved in training flights collided and crashed in St-Bruno, Quebec, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2017-03-17 involved a and, operated by Cargair Ltd., Cessna 152, C-GPNP, at Cargair Ltd., Cessna 152, C-FGOI, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The mid-air collision was caused by the failure to follow prescribed altitude limits and the inability to effectively apply see-and-avoid techniques during flight.

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