C-FITAQP: 10a) MEDICAL INCAPACITATION
THE DTSB
The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be pilot in flight incapacitation. Due to the medical history as offered by the family, the pilot had a history of previous heart related medical conditions. The autopsy report has not yet been published.
NTSB
Probable Cause issued 8/26/2026 – 25 months after the accident: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight upset and impact with terrain.
THE DTSB
The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft be especially vigilant and avoid flight during periods of suspected medical abnormalities which could produce an in flight incapacitation event.
NTSB
None issued. NTSB recommendations are rare and usually tied to high-profile accidents.
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