Quad City CHALLENGER II accident near Amos, Ca, August 9, 2016
On August 9, 2016 at about 3:30 pm local time, a 2009 Quad City CHALLENGER II, registered CIIJW, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Amos. 1 person was killed.
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
- August 9, 2016 · about 3:30 pm local time
- Place
- Amos, Canada
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Quad City CHALLENGER II II, built 2009 · all CHALLENGER IIs on the register
- Registration
- CIIJW · no longer on the register · serial CH2-0903-2368
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 9, 2016, at 1530 UTC, a Quad City Challenger II (S/N CH2-0903-2368), C-IIJW, impacted terrain near the runway end at Amos/Magny Airport (CYEY), Amos, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft was destroyed and sole occupant on board was fatally injured. The aircraft was enroute to La Sarre Airport (CSR8), La Sarre, Quebec, Canada. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB Canada). Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from: TSB Canada Place du Centre 200 Promenade du Portage 4th Floor Gatineau, Quebec Canada K1A 1K8 Telephone: (8190 994-3741 Fax: (819) 953-9586 E-mail: airops@tsb.bst.gc.ca Investigator-in-Charge Ms. Isabelle Langevin Telephone: (514) 633-2948 E-mail: isabelle.langevin@tsb-bst.gc.ca This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the TSB 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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 1,058 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine:; 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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