TSB Rules Out Weather, Mechanical Issues in B.C. Plane Crash that Killed 3
- In October 2023, a small Piper PA-34-200 Seneca aircraft lost control and collided with trees near Chilliwack, B.C., resulting in the deaths of all three individuals on board.
- Officials from the Canadian agency responsible for transportation safety were unable to identify the exact maneuver being performed as the aircraft neared the airport and subsequently rolled.
- The investigation found no mechanical issues or flight control problems, and dashcam and wreckage indicate the plane entered a 'minimum control speed' roll.
- Todd Pezer emphasized that maintaining control speed is crucial during multi-engine training because flying at low speeds or experiencing uneven engine power can lead to loss of aircraft control.
- The Transportation Safety Board recommends instructors ensure safe altitude and airspeed during multi-engine training because rolls can cause significant height loss and control risks.
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TSB report into fatal plane crash says aircraft may have been flying too slowly
Investigators with Canada's Transportation Safety Board say it appears a small plane was not going fast enough when it rolled and crashed into trees near the airport in Chilliwack, B.C., killing all three people on board.
TSB rules out weather, mechanical issues in B.C. plane crash that killed 3
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has ruled out weather and mechanical performance as potential contributors to a small plane crash that killed a flight instructor and two students in British Columbia in 2023.

TSB report on fatal 2023 B.C. plane crash points to low speed as factor
Investigators with Canada's Transportation Safety Board say it appears a small plane was not going fast enough when it rolled and crashed into trees near the airport in Chilliwack, B.C., killing all three people onboard.
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