What happened
During an approach to Ottawa Airport, a single-engine airplane experienced a deviation from the runway centerline immediately following touchdown. In an effort to recover the aircraft and perform a go-around, the pilot applied additional engine power. However, during this maneuver, the plane drifted toward the left side of the runway and collided with a snow bank located on the left shoulder.
The impact caused the aircraft to flip over, resulting in it coming to rest in an inverted position. The accident resulted in two serious injuries among the occupants. The aircraft sustained total destruction during the event.
Findings
- The aircraft departed the runway centerline following landing.
- An attempt to execute a go-around via increased power preceded the collision with the snow bank.