Occurrence
On September 12, 2021, a Piper J3C-65 equipped with floats departed from the Batiscan River near the Seigneurie du Triton, approximately 25 nautical miles east-northeast of La Tuque, Quebec. The intended destination was the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès / Hydravion Aventure hydrobase in Quebec.
Shortly after beginning a southbound takeoff, the aircraft initiated a left turn at low altitude. It subsequently struck trees roughly 100 feet from the east bank of the river. The impact resulted in serious injuries to the pilot and fatal injuries to the passenger. The aircraft was destroyed in the collision.
Investigation
This occurrence was classified as a Class 4 investigation by the transportation safety authority. Such investigations are limited in scope and do not produce findings or recommendations. The final report may contain limited analysis and is generally completed within 220 days.
No probable cause for the accident has been determined as part of this investigation.