Fatal aircraft collision during spray operations in Manitoba

Casualties unknown • Treherne (South Norfolk Airpark) Aerodrome, Manitoba, 12 NM NE, CA

A single-engine Ayres S-2R crashed during agricultural spraying operations near Portage la Prairie, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On 02 August 2022, an Ayres S-2R, registered as C-GOKD, was performing agricultural spray operations in the vicinity of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The aircraft, operated by Pembina Air 1999 Ltd., was executing a standard racetrack pattern over a field. During the process of turning the aircraft to begin a subsequent pass, the pilot lost control of the plane, leading to a collision with the ground. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time, sustained fatal injuries.

The investigation

The TSB conducted a Class 4 investigation into the accident. The scope of this investigation was limited to the circumstances surrounding the impact and the flight path of the aircraft during the maneuver.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing a turn during a racetrack spray pattern, resulting in a fatal ground impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-08-02 Rockwell International, Commander Aircraft Division S-2R, C-GOKD accident near Treherne (South Norfolk Airpark) Aerodrome, Manitoba, 12 NM NE, CA?

A single-engine Ayres S-2R crashed during agricultural spraying operations near Portage la Prairie, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-08-02 involved a Rockwell International, Commander Aircraft Division S-2R, C-GOKD, operated by Pembina Air 1999 Ltd., at Treherne (South Norfolk Airpark) Aerodrome, Manitoba, 12 NM NE, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing a turn during a racetrack spray pattern, resulting in a fatal ground impact.

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