TSB Canada Releases Final Report From Accident Near Manicouagan Reservoir, Quebec In its investigation report (A16Q0119) into a September 2016 fatal collision with terrain near the Manicouagan Reservoir, Quebec, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that a fuel pump malfunction caused the engine to shut down during takeoff, leaving the pilot with not enough time to take appropriate action to attempt to restore engine power. The report also highlights the risks of attempting a 180° turn at low altitude during a takeoff emergency.
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