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October 17, 2012 · Lake 250 · C-GZLC
Pickle Lake, Ontario, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (3 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Pickle Lake, Ontario, CA
Aircraft
Lake 250
Tail Number
C-GZLC
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13WA014
On October 16, 2012, about 1930 central daylight time, a Lake model 250, Canadian registration C-GZLC, impacted terrain during approach near Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. A third passenger was seriously injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Telephone: (1) 819-994-4252 (1) 819-997-7887 (24 hour) E-mail: airops@tsb.gc.ca Fax: (1) 819-953-9586 Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca
Full Narrative
On October 16, 2012, about 1930 central daylight time, a Lake model 250, Canadian registration C-GZLC, impacted terrain during approach near Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. A third passenger was seriously injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Telephone: (1) 819-994-4252 (1) 819-997-7887 (24 hour) E-mail: airops@tsb.gc.ca Fax: (1) 819-953-9586 Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLake 250
Tail NumberC-GZLC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 250
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (3 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal3
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0