Single-engine aircraft crash following takeoff from Villeneuve Airport

2 fatalities • Villeneuve, Canada • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed during a post-maintenance test flight near Villeneuve Airport, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.

What happened

During a scheduled test flight following recent maintenance work, a single-engine aircraft departed from Villeneuve Airport. The flight crew consisted of two pilots and one engineer. During the initial climb phase of the flight, the aircraft began experiencing significant longitudinal instability, characterized by alternating pitching motions. This instability led to a loss of altitude, and the aircraft subsequently crashed.

Findings

  • The aircraft was performing a post-maintenance inspection flight.
  • The flight experienced unstable pitch oscillations during the climb.
  • The accident resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced unstable pitching motions during the initial climb, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-05-22 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near Villeneuve, Canada?

A single-engine aircraft crashed during a post-maintenance test flight near Villeneuve Airport, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-05-22 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-05-22 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration C-GKPB, operated by Loon Air, at Villeneuve, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced unstable pitching motions during the initial climb, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact.

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