Release of Flight Safety Investigation Report for Crash of Hornet CF188745 on August 16, 2005

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CAS MA 07.003 - July 10, 2007

OTTAWA – The final Flight Safety Investigation Report (FSIR) for the crash of Hornet CF188745 has been completed and will be posted on the Air Force Directorate of Flight Safety website today.
On August 16, 2005, Hornet CF188745 was engaged in a Basic Fighter Manoeuvres training mission over the Saguenay training area northeast of Bagotville, Quebec, when it departed controlled flight and entered a spin. The pilot was unable to regain control of the aircraft and ejected, sustaining minor injuries under a parachute landing. The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the impact and post-crash fire.
The FSIR can be viewed at the Directorate of Flight Safety web site as follows:
http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/dfs/
Questions about the Flight Safety investigation for this accident should be directed to the DND/CF Media Liaison Office at 996-2353 or 996-2354.
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