Accident at near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Summary
1996-03-24: Trenton RCC called Toronto ACC to advise that the aircraft (missing since it departed March 23 on a local flight out of Sault Ste. Marie) had been found. The aircraft had crashed (for an unknown reason) through the ice on Little Lake George (five (5) miles east of Sault Ste. Marie). Two (2) S.O.B. -- both fatally injured. Damage -- extensive. Ops. impact -- unknown.
1996-03-26: UPDATE Supplemental information received from T.S.B. Initial Notification (#A96O0048): The Aeronca 11CC aircraft was reported missing and was found by Search and Rescue. The aircraft was located fully submerged in Lake George. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996O0107 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1996-03-23 - 13:30 |
| Day or Night? | Day-time |
| Fatalities | 2 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Ontario, Canada, North America, Ontario Region, near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
| TSB Occurrence Number | A96O0048 |
| TSB Class of Investigation | Class 3 |
| AOR Number | |
| Reported By | |
| Categories | Unknown or undetermined,Controlled flight into or toward terrain |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Owner | Private |
| Operator | Private |
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 11CC |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Land |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Substantial |
| Fatalities | 2 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Missing aircraft,Collision with terrain |