Fatal aircraft accident during charter flight in Quebec

6 fatalities • Le Havre-aux-Maisons (Magdalen Islands), Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed upon landing during a charter mission, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

A twin-engine airplane was operating a scheduled charter service originating from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, with an intended stop in Moncton, before proceeding to Le Havre-aux-Maisons. The flight was transporting a pilot and five engineers who were traveling to the Magdalen Islands to address technical issues regarding factory cooler insulation.

As the aircraft reached its destination and completed its touchdown, the plane became uncontrollable. The subsequent impact resulted in a significant post-crash fire that consumed the entire airframe. There were six fatalities among the occupants, as all six individuals on board perished in the accident.

Findings

The investigation noted that the aircraft was destroyed by fire following the loss of control during landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft went out of control immediately upon touchdown, leading to a fatal post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-12-04 Cessna 401 accident near Le Havre-aux-Maisons (Magdalen Islands), Canada?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed upon landing during a charter mission, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-12-04 Cessna 401 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-12-04 involved a Cessna 401, registration C-FVDY, operated by Richel Air, at Le Havre-aux-Maisons (Magdalen Islands), Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft went out of control immediately upon touchdown, leading to a fatal post-crash fire.

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