Piper PA-31

Calgary, August 1, 2018

Event Information

DateAugust 1, 2018
Event TypeACC
LocationCalgary
CountryCA
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberANC18WA061
Event ID20180803X54512

Aircraft

MakePiper
ModelPA-31
Registration #C-FNCI
OperatorAries Aviation Services Corp.
OwnerAries Aviation Services Corp.
CategoryAIR
FAR PartUNK

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Full Narrative

On August 1, 2018, at 1336 mountain daylight time, a Canadian registered Piper PA-31, C-FNCI, operated by Aries Aviation Services Corp., was substantially damaged after impacting terrain under unknown circumstances 35 miles southwest of Calgary, Canada. The pilot, and sole passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Penticton Regional Airport (CYYF), British Columbia, and was destined for Calgary Springbank Airport (CYBY), Alberta.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian Transportation Safety Board. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

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