Accident Overview
On October 19, 2007, at approximately 1603 Pacific Daylight Time, a Piper PA-34 aircraft, Canadian registration C-GHFD, was destroyed when it collided with a building during the initial climb phase after taking off from Vancouver International Airport in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The flight was operating under the Civil Aviation Regulations of Canada.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft was a Piper PA-34, a twin-engine light airplane. Information regarding the number of occupants aboard the aircraft has not been specified in the available report. The pilot was fatally injured in the accident.
Accident Details
The accident occurred shortly after takeoff, during the initial climb from the airport. The airplane struck a building on the airport premises, resulting in the complete destruction of the aircraft. The precise circumstances leading to the collision have not been detailed in the preliminary information released.
Injuries
The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Additionally, two occupants who were inside the building at the time of the impact received serious injuries. No other injury information has been provided.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only the data released by or obtained from the Government of Canada. The TSB can be contacted for further details at: Place du Centre, 200 Promenade du Portage, 4th Floor, Quebec K1A 1K8, Canada, phone (819) 994-4252. The probable cause of the accident has not been stated in the available source.