We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Shortly after liftoff from Quebec-Ancienne Lorette Airport, en route to Montreal-Dorval Airport, the right engine caught fire. The captain contacted ATC, declared an emergency and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. He initiated a turn to the right when the airplane lost height, struck the ground and crashed in flames about 1,300 meters short of runway. Seven passengers were seriously injured while 17 other occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined
Fairchild F27 · 17 fatalities