Air transportation safety investigation A22C0058
The occurrence
On , an Ayres S-2R (C-GOKD) operated by Pembina Air 1999 Ltd. was conducting spray operations near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was conducting a racetrack spray pattern on the field. As the aircraft was turned to conduct another pass, control was lost and the aircraft collided with the ground. The pilot was fatally injured.