3 fatalities

Physicians' Aircraft Crashes into Lake Ontario on Approach to Toronto Island Airport (N6203Q)

Toronto City-Billy Bishop, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 23, 1976, a Cessna 401 (registration N6203Q) operated by Fafo Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto City-Billy Bishop, Canada during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Lake Ontario while on final approach to Toronto City-Billy Bishop Airport, killing all three occupants. The pilot was a prominent physician association president.

Accident Details

On final approach to Toronto City-Billy Bishop Airport, a twin-engine aircraft went out of control during a last turn and crashed into Lake Ontario. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact. All three occupants were killed.

Occupants

The pilot was Dr. Donald Frankel, president of the Flying Physicians Association. Also killed were his secretary, Luella Roberts, and Jacquelin Ann Boehne. The group was flying to Toronto to attend a physicians' annual convention.

Sequence of Events

The accident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach, executing the last turn before landing. During this maneuver, control was lost, and the aircraft descended into the lake.