C-FQBL (Corby CJ-1 STARLET) — routes, history & safety record

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1993 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried C-FQBL.

March 29, 1979Accident
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.
Fairchild F27 · 17 fatalities
It was determined that during initial climb, the low pressure impeller from the right (n°2) engine burst, causing the forward part of the engine to separate. The gear couldn't be raised because of engine debris damage to the electronic gear selection circuitry. This, including the exposed engine and lower cowl, increased the drag. Full accident record

No TSB occurrence records for this airframe.

Registrations are reused. 1 TSB record predates the airframe built in 1993 and belongs to earlier aircraft that carried C-FQBL.

March 29, 1979Accidentdestroyed
Fairchild Hiller F-27 · Quebec · 17 fatalities · A79H0001
Shortly after lift-off there was a loud bang from the right engine. The section of the engine from the low pressure compressor forward, and some cowlings, separated and fell to the ground. Fire broke out in the engine and nacelle. The aircraft was seen making a low circuit apparently attempting to make an emergency…