Aircraft crash in Lake Allard during emergency maneuver

5 fatalities • Lake Allard, Canada • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into Lake Allard during an attempted emergency landing following an engine failure, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

During a transport mission for the mining company QIT Fer et Titane, an aircraft was en route from Lake Allard to Seven Islands. The flight was intended to relocate employees following a recent train derailment. Shortly after departing from Lake Allard, the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine failure.

In an effort to find a safe landing site, the pilot attempted to perform a 180-degree turn to reach the surface of the lake. During the execution of this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall and impacted the water. The accident resulted in five fatalities and one survivor.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events began with an engine failure shortly after takeoff.
  • The loss of altitude and the subsequent stall occurred while the pilot was attempting an emergency turn toward the lake.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during an emergency 180-degree turn following an engine failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-07-28 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Lake Allard, Canada?

An aircraft crashed into Lake Allard during an attempted emergency landing following an engine failure, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-07-28 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-07-28 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration C-FIUS, operated by Aero Golfe, at Lake Allard, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during an emergency 180-degree turn following an engine failure.

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