Belly landing and fire during training flight at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

No fatalities • Lake Simcoe, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight involving a crew of three resulted in a belly landing and subsequent aircraft fire at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.

What happened

During a morning training session, flight TOR804 departed from Toronto-Lester Bowles Pearson Airport. The mission was intended to conduct training maneuvers at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. After the crew had successfully executed a series of approaches and touch-and-go landings, they were in the process of completing an approach to runway 28.

During this final approach, the aircraft experienced a landing error that resulted in a belly landing. Following the impact, the plane slid for several dozen meters across the surface before coming to a complete stop. Shortly after the aircraft halted, a fire broke out, consuming the vehicle.

Findings

While the aircraft was totally destroyed by the resulting flames, the three crew members managed to evacuate the plane without sustaining injuries. The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a belly landing during an approach to runway 28, which led to a post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-08-13 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident near Lake Simcoe, Canada?

A training flight involving a crew of three resulted in a belly landing and subsequent aircraft fire at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-08-13 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-08-13 involved a Beechcraft 100 King Air, registration C-FTFT, operated by FLYGTA Airlines, at Lake Simcoe, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a belly landing during an approach to runway 28, which led to a post-crash fire.

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