Cessna A185E accident near La Tuque, Ca, July 18, 2011
On July 18, 2011 at about 7:09 pm local time, a 1970 Cessna A185E, registered CFZNK, was substantially damaged in an accident near La Tuque. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured; 3 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 18, 2011 · about 7:09 pm local time
- Place
- La Tuque, Canada · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna A185E E, built 1970 · all A185Es on the register
- Registration
- CFZNK · no longer on the register · serial 18501822
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 18, 2011, at 1509 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 185E, Canadian registration C-FZNK, operated by Air Tamarac, crashed in the Bostonnais River, 15 kilometers north of La Tuque, Quebec, Canada, following a loss of engine power. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. One passenger received serious injuries and one passenger was fatally injured. The flight was being operated as a sightseeing flight. The flight originated from La Tuque, Quebec, Canada. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada. Any further information may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Canada.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,349 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Air Tamarac
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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