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01/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/13/2026 09:09

Investigation report: Accident on takeoff at St-Mathias Water Aerodrome (Quebec)

Dorval, Quebec, 13 January 2026 -

Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) published its investigation report (A25Q0051) into the May 2025 loss of control and overturn on takeoff involving a float-equipped De Havilland DHC-2 Mk.I aircraft, operated by ETA Aviation & César Camp du Nord inc., in Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu (Quebec).

The TSB conducted a limited-scope, class 4 investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues. See the Policy on Occurrence Classification for more information.

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