Occurrence
On the evening of 20 June 2023, three pilots from the Richcopter Inc. flight training unit were conducting night circuits and touch-and-go manoeuvres under visual flight rules (VFR) from the Ottawa/Gatineau Airport, Quebec. Each pilot flew a separate Cessna 150 aircraft.
The first aircraft, registration C-GUGC, took off at 2128 local time. The second aircraft, registration C-FUAE, followed at 2130. The third aircraft, registration C-GRAE, departed at 2132. During the exercise, C-GRAE ended up directly above C-FUAE. Approximately at 2145, when C-GRAE was between 100 and 200 feet above ground level, it collided with C-FUAE.
Damage
Damage was observed on both aircraft after they had landed. Specific details of the damage were not documented in the source.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 4 investigation into this occurrence. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and may contain limited analysis, but do not include findings or recommendations. The investigation was completed within the standard timeframe for such cases.