Cessna 206 accident near Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Ca, September 25, 2016
On September 25, 2016 at about 8:00 pm local time, a Cessna 206, registered CFWBQ, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Lake Kuashkuapishiu. 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
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
- September 25, 2016 · about 8:00 pm local time
- Place
- Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Canada
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 206 · all 206s on the register
- Registration
- CFWBQ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 25, 2016, a Cessna U206F airplane, C-FWBQ, collided with terrain after departing from Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Quebec. The pilot was seriously injured and two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Canada. Any further information may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada e-mail: airops@tsb.bst.gc.ca Investigator in Charge: Marc Perrault e-mail: marc.perrault@tsb-bst.gc.ca This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Transportation Safety Board 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
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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