Mitsubishi MU 2B accident near Iles-De-La-Madeleine, Ca, March 29, 2016
On March 29, 2016 at about 3:30 pm local time, a 1982 Mitsubishi MU 2B, registered N246W, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (IFR final approach) near Iles-De-La-Madeleine. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 7 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 29, 2016 · about 3:30 pm local time
- Place
- Iles-De-La-Madeleine, Canada · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 7 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Mitsubishi MU 2B 60, built 1982 · all MU 2Bs on the register
- Registration
- N246W · no longer on the register · serial 1552S.A.
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
import
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
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during approach (IFR final approach) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 11,625 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: CYHU St. Hubert at 1:31 pm
- Destination: CYGR Iles-De-La-Made
- Flight plan: IFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 32°F (0°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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