No fatalities

Cessna 152 Bounces, Stalls, and Collides with Ground at Québec City Airport

Québec/Jean Lesage International Airport, Quebec, CA

On August 1, 2023, a Cessna 152, C-FNBP operated by Orizon Aviation Québec Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Québec/Jean Lesage International Airport, Quebec, CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

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On 01 August 2023, a Cessna 152 on a training flight bounced on landing at CYQB, veered off the runway, became airborne, stalled, and collided with the ground. The pilot was seriously injured.

Occurrence

On 01 August 2023, a Cessna 152 aircraft operated by Orizon Aviation Québec Inc. was conducting a local training flight with one pilot on board. The flight was routine until the landing phase at Québec/Jean Lesage International Airport (CYQB), Quebec.

During landing, the aircraft bounced and veered off the runway to the south. It then became airborne again. As the airplane climbed, the left wing stalled, leading to a loss of control. The Cessna subsequently collided with the ground.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot sustained serious injuries in the occurrence. There was no post-impact fire, and the aircraft was damaged by the impact.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted a class 4 investigation. These investigations are limited in scope and may contain limited analysis but do not include findings or recommendations. The investigation was completed within 220 days.

No probable cause was determined as part of the limited scope investigation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Aug 2023 Cessna 152, C-FNBP accident near Québec/Jean Lesage International Airport, Quebec, CA?

On 01 August 2023, a Cessna 152 on a training flight bounced on landing at CYQB, veered off the runway, became airborne, stalled, and collided with the ground. The pilot was seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 2023 Cessna 152, C-FNBP accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Aug 2023 involved a Cessna 152, C-FNBP, operated by Orizon Aviation Québec Inc., at Québec/Jean Lesage International Airport, Quebec, CA.