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Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has reported that a pilot's first solo flight ended in a crash at Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport. The student pilot, who was seriously injured but survived, experienced a stall/spin incident at an altitude of 45 feet.
The board did not specify the cause of the crash but emphasized the precautions that flight schools and instructors should take before allowing a new pilot to fly solo. It also reminded pilots of all experience levels “of the importance of being vigilant upon landing to quickly detect any signs that a go-around is required, and to be able to initiate the go-around at the appropriate time.”
The report highlighted how quickly a stall/spin can develop, noting that the aircraft crashed vertically into the infield from just 45 feet above ground. The student was part of Orizon Aviation's first officer program and had completed eight touch-and-go landings before the instructor exited the aircraft. During the solo attempt, the student landed nosewheel first, causing a bounce and subsequent veering off the runway. The attempt to go around resulted in barely getting off the ground before making a turn in very slow flight, which stalled the left wing.
