What happened
During a flight through adverse weather conditions, a single-engine aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude. The aircraft subsequently made contact with treetops before crashing into a forested region. The impact caused the wreckage to ignite, resulting in a post-crash fire.
Search efforts located the debris field approximately 40 km north of Saint-Michel-des-Saints. The accident resulted in one fatality involving the pilot, while the three passengers on board sustained injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft was flying at an altitude that was too low for the prevailing environmental conditions.
- Poor weather conditions were present at the time of the accident.