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Cessna 172 Collides with Trees and Terrain Near Golden, Canada

Golden, CA

On October 28, 2007, a Cessna 172 operated by Allen D. Williams was involved in an aviation accident near Golden, CA. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 172, Canadian registration C-GQZX, collided with trees and terrain near Golden, Canada, on October 28, 2007, while on a personal cross-country flight. The pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries; a 3-year-old passenger received serious injuries.

Accident Details

On October 28, 2007, at approximately 1300 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172 aircraft, bearing Canadian registration C-GQZX, operated by the pilot/owner, struck trees and terrain near Golden, Canada. The aircraft was conducting a personal cross-country flight from Golden to Edmonton, Canada, under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Canada.

Occupants and Injuries

The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries in the accident. A 3-year-old passenger sustained serious injuries.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is responsible for the investigation. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Canada. Further information regarding this accident may be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Oct 2007 Cessna 172 accident near Golden, CA?

A Cessna 172, Canadian registration C-GQZX, collided with trees and terrain near Golden, Canada, on October 28, 2007, while on a personal cross-country flight. The pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries; a 3-year-old passenger received serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Oct 2007 Cessna 172 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Oct 2007 involved a Cessna 172, operated by Allen D. Williams, at Golden, CA.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080311X00296. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.