Overview
- A Beech King Air 200 carrying two pilots and six passengers declared an emergency after losing power on one engine and made a forced landing on Foothills Boulevard on Aug. 20 that crossed lanes and struck four vehicles, killing driver Alex Garneau.
- The Transportation Safety Board took control of the investigation, supervised removal of the aircraft to a nearby gravel pit and said its finding that an engine lost power is preliminary with a full technical report expected to take months.
- All eight people on board were uninjured while first responders treated 10 people at the scene and two victims were taken to hospital in stable condition.
- Local groups and friends set up fundraising pages that quickly raised six-figure sums to support Garneau’s husband and two children, and sports clubs and neighbours posted tributes describing her as an active coach and volunteer.
- Investigators note that King Air models are designed to fly on one engine, so they are examining other possible factors such as aircraft control, pilot decision-making, or mechanical issues, and the outcome could prompt closer review of regional charter operations.