What happened
On September 8, 2024, a Cessna U206F was performing an aerial power line inspection southeast of the Lloydminster Airport in Alberta. The aircraft, which was operated by KBM Forestry Consultants Inc., was carrying two crew members at the time of the accident.
During the course of the mission, the aircraft was executing a turn at a low altitude. During this maneuver, the aircraft lost altitude and struck the ground. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused two fatalities among the occupants.
The investigation
The TSB conducted a Class 4 investigation into the event. This type of investigation is limited in scope and focuses on the immediate circumstances surrounding the occurrence.