6 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes on Landing in Le Havre-aux-Maisons (C-FVDY)

Le Havre-aux-Maisons (Magdalen Islands), CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 4, 1975, a Cessna 401 (registration C-FVDY) operated by Richel Air was involved in an aviation accident near Le Havre-aux-Maisons (Magdalen Islands), Canada during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine charter aircraft lost control upon touchdown at Le Havre-aux-Maisons, crashed in flames, and was destroyed by post-crash fire. All six occupants—a pilot and five engineers—died. The flight originated in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu with a stop in Moncton.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after touching down at Le Havre-aux-Maisons, resulting in a total loss of the aircraft and the deaths of all six people on board. The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage.

Flight Details

The flight was a charter operation from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Le Havre-aux-Maisons, with an intermediate stop in Moncton. The purpose of the trip was to transport engineers to the Magdalen Islands to address an insulation problem with a factory cooler. Upon landing in Le Havre-aux-Maisons, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames.

Occupants

The crew consisted of pilot Jacques Laporte, who was at the controls. The five passengers were engineers: André Labarre, Laurent Jasmin, Albert Tanguay, Robert Thétrault, and Claude Périard. All six occupants were killed in the accident.

Aftermath

The aircraft was completely destroyed by the fire that followed the crash. No further details about the investigation or probable cause were provided in the initial report.