Piper J3C accident near Snowshoe Lake, Ontario, Ca, March 30, 2019
On March 30, 2019 at about 6:19 pm local time, a Piper J3C, registered CFLDQ, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Snowshoe Lake, Ontario (Snowshoe Lake, Canada airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
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
- March 30, 2019 · about 6:19 pm local time
- Place
- Snowshoe Lake, Ontario, Canada · Snowshoe Lake, Canada · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper J3C 65 · all J3Cs on the register
- Registration
- CFLDQ · no longer on the register · serial 16839
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Destination: Snowshoe Lake,
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 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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