Incident Overview
A ferry flight from Albany International Airport to Montreal ended in a crash in a residential area, resulting in the destruction of the airplane and the death of the sole pilot.
Flight Details
The pilot departed from runway 19 at Albany International Airport on a ferry flight destined for Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot communicated with air traffic control (ATC) about engine trouble. The airplane climbed to an altitude of approximately 800 feet before beginning a left descending turn. It then briefly gained a small amount of altitude before entering an uncontrolled descent.
Accident Sequence
The airplane crashed in a residential area, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed in the accident.