Accident Details
During takeoff from Charlevoix Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced difficulty gaining altitude. The aircraft struck an embankment, crossed a railway road, and came to rest in flames. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft.
Injuries and Fatalities
Both pilots sustained serious injuries. The captain died from injuries more than three weeks later, on October 14. Both passengers were killed in the crash.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was improper operation of brakes and/or flight controls by the pilot-in-command, who also failed to abort the takeoff procedure. Additionally, inadequate supervision of the flight was cited as a contributing factor.