Single-engine aircraft crash on Mt Watt

1 fatality • High Level, Canada • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area on Mt Watt near High Level, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

What happened

On a flight near High Level, a single-engine aircraft encountered difficult weather conditions characterized by low cloud cover. During the flight, the aircraft collided with trees and came to rest in a forested region on Mt Watt, situated approximately 11 km northwest of the High Level area.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during flight in marginal weather conditions.
  • The impact with vegetation was the primary event leading to the crash.
  • The crash resulted in one fatality and one injury.
  • The aircraft was operating in an area with low cloud ceilings at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck trees while operating in low cloud conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-08-07 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near High Level, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area on Mt Watt near High Level, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-08-07 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-08-07 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration C-FJPL, operated by John P. Larche, at High Level, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck trees while operating in low cloud conditions.

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