Occurrence
On 24 September 2021, at 1530 Eastern Daylight Time, a privately registered, float-equipped Piper PA-18S-150 aircraft took off from Rivière du Lièvre in Ferme-Neuve, Quebec, bound for Parent, Quebec, with a pilot and a passenger on board. During takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, and it overturned in the river. The aircraft sustained significant damage, and both occupants were fatally injured.
Aircraft Damage and Emergency Locator Transmitter
The aircraft sustained significant damage as a result of the capsizing. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) did not activate.
Investigation
This occurrence was investigated as a class 4 investigation by the transportation safety authority. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope; while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not contain findings or recommendations. The investigation did not determine a probable cause for the accident.