Engine failure leads to fatal aircraft accident near Toronto City-Billy Bishop

1 fatality • Toronto City-Billy Bishop, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

An engine failure during the approach to Toronto City-Billy Bishop resulted in a crash into Lake Ontario, leading to one fatality.

What happened

During an approach to the Toronto City-Billy Bishop airport, the pilot of the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. Following the failure, the pilot issued an emergency declaration to air traffic services in an attempt to reach the airfield safely.

While maneuvering to land, the pilot lost control of the aircraft type (unspecified model). The plane subsequently impacted the surface of Lake Ontario, approximately 5.6 km southwest of the airport. There were two fatalities/injuries recorded during the event: both individuals on board sustained serious injuries during the impact. However, the pilot succumbed to hypothermia several hours after the accident.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of control was an engine failure occurring during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-01-12 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Toronto City-Billy Bishop, Canada?

An engine failure during the approach to Toronto City-Billy Bishop resulted in a crash into Lake Ontario, leading to one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-01-12 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-01-12 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration C-GIRH, operated by Trillium Air, at Toronto City-Billy Bishop, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin.

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