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The occurrence aircraft on the bank of the Richelieu River after it was towed to shore. The floats were removed in order to tow the aircraft. (Source: TSB)
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Maintenance error reversed aircraft controls, caused fatal Quebec seaplane crash: TSB

by Todd Humber
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An improperly installed control chain caused a De Havilland Beaver seaplane to overturn during takeoff at St-Mathias Water Aerodrome in Quebec on May 2, 2025, killing the pilot and seriously…

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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