On April 17, 1986, a Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) (registration C-GCSM) operated by Gilbert Storey Machinery was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto-Buttonville, Canada during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb after departing runway 15. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field following a stall during its initial climb, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.
What happened
During a flight destined for the southern United States, an aircraft departed from runway 15 carrying five people, including the pilot and four passengers. Shortly after the departure phase began, the plane experienced a stall while performing its initial climb. Following the loss of lift, the aircraft struck trees before coming to rest in a field situated approximately 200 yards from Woodbine Avenue.
The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the crash, while the four passengers on board survived but suffered various injuries.
Findings
The aircraft entered a stall during the early stages of flight following takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb after departing runway 15.