Cessna U206

Fort Simpson, August 17, 2018

Event Information

DateAugust 17, 2018
Event TypeACC
LocationFort Simpson
CountryCA
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberANC18WA077
Event ID20181003X45854

Aircraft

MakeCessna
ModelU206
Registration #C-FNEQ
OperatorSimpson Air (1981) Limited
OwnerSimpson Air (1981) Limited
CategoryAIR
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal3
Serious0
Minor2
None0
Total Injured5

Full Narrative

On August 17, 2018, about 0035 Coordinated Universal Time, an amphibious float-equipped Cessna U206G airplane, C-FNEQ, nosed over while landing at Little Doctor Lake near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. Of the five souls onboard, the pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries, and three passengers sustained fatal injuries.

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the TSB of Canada:

Transportation Safety Board of Canada
200 Promenade du Portage
Place du Centre, 4th Floor
Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8
Canada
Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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