No fatalities

Belly Landing During Training Flight at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (C-FTFT)

Lake Simcoe, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 13, 2024, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration C-FTFT) operated by FLYGTA Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Simcoe, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft conducting training flights belly landed on runway 28 at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, slid, and caught fire. All three crew members evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

An aircraft operating under flight number TOR804 belly landed on runway 28 at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. The aircraft slid for several dozen meters before stopping and bursting into flames. All three crew members on board evacuated safely, but the aircraft was completely destroyed by the ensuing fire.

Flight Details

The crew departed Toronto-Lester Bowles Pearson Airport in the morning to perform training at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. The flight was conducted under the call sign TOR804. Before the accident, the crew had executed several approaches and touch-and-go landings as part of the training session.

Accident Sequence

While completing an approach to runway 28, the aircraft made a belly landing instead of a normal landing. The aircraft then slid along the runway for a few dozen meters before coming to a halt. Immediately after stopping, the aircraft burst into flames.

Aftermath

All three crew members successfully evacuated the burning aircraft without reported injury. The aircraft, however, suffered total destruction due to the fire. No other injuries or damage were reported.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Aug 2024 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident near Lake Simcoe, Canada?

An aircraft conducting training flights belly landed on runway 28 at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, slid, and caught fire. All three crew members evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Aug 2024 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Aug 2024 involved a Beechcraft 100 King Air, registration C-FTFT, operated by FLYGTA Airlines, at Lake Simcoe, Canada.