Ultralight Aircraft Collision with Terrain in Rougemont, Quebec

Casualties unknown • CA

An advanced ultralight aircraft crashed into the ground during a pleasure flight in Quebec, resulting in an investigation into the circumstances of the terrain collision.

What happened

In July 2019, an Rans S-6ES Coyote II ultralight aeroplane, registered as C-IIJJ, was involved in a collision with terrain near Rougemont, Quebec. The aircraft was being operated for the purpose of a pleasure flight with two people on board. The pilot involved in the incident was a friend of the aircraft's owner and had previously operated this specific aircraft on several occasions since its purchase in early 2019.

The investigation

The TSB conducted a Class 4 investigation into the event. The scope of the inquiry focused on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's impact with the ground. The investigation noted that the aircraft had undergone some minor maintenance following its acquisition by the current owner in January 2019. The pilot was intended to undergo training to obtain an ultralight aeroplane pilot permit, though they had some prior experience with this particular airframe.

Probable cause

The investigation was a limited-scope Class 4 investigation and did not establish specific findings or a definitive probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-07-01 Rougemont, Quebec accident near CA?

An advanced ultralight aircraft crashed into the ground during a pleasure flight in Quebec, resulting in an investigation into the circumstances of the terrain collision.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-07-01 involved a Rougemont, Quebec, operated by Rans S-6ES Coyote II ultralight aircraft, at CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation was a limited-scope Class 4 investigation and did not establish specific findings or a definitive probable cause.

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