Occurrence
On the evening of 5 December 2022, a privately owned Cessna 150G was conducting a night visual flight rules flight from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Airport (CSD3), Quebec, to Cornwall Regional Airport (CYCC), Ontario.
At approximately 8:00 pm EST, the engine failed. The pilot attempted to perform a forced landing on or beside Highway 401, north of the Lancaster Airpark (CLA6), Ontario. Prior to landing, the aircraft collided with power lines that crossed the highway, causing the aircraft to impact terrain in the grassy median between the eastbound and westbound highway lanes.
The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries and were transported to a hospital. The aircraft was destroyed. The aircraft's emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 4 investigation. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and do not include findings or recommendations. The investigation focused on gathering factual information about the occurrence.