What happened
On a recent flight from Thunder Bay Airport, Ontario, to Dryden Regional Airport, Ontario, a single-pilot operation involving a MAG Aerospace Canada Corp. flight, designated BD160, ended in a fatal accident. The flight was being conducted under visual flight rules.
At approximately 21:09 Eastern Daylight Time, the aircraft began its takeoff roll on Runway 12. During the initial climb phase, specifically shortly after the aircraft reached rotation speed, the plane entered a left bank. This rolling motion continued until the aircraft made contact with the surface of Runway 07 while in an inverted position.
The impact of the crash and the subsequent fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The pilot on board sustained fatal injuries during the event. The onboard emergency locator transmitter was triggered immediately upon impact.
Findings
- The aircraft struck the runway in an inverted attitude during the takeoff phase.