5 fatalities

28 Mar 2008: Piper PA-46-350P — A.D. Williams Holdings Inc. — Wainwright, Canada

Wainwright, Canada

On 28 Mar 2008, a Piper PA-46-350P operated by A.D. Williams Holdings Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Wainwright, Canada. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Piper PA-46-350P (C-FKKH) broke up in-flight and crashed near Wainwright, Alberta, on March 28, 2008, after the pilot reported a gyroscopic instrument problem. All five occupants sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Overview

On March 28, 2008, at approximately 0815 Mountain Daylight Time, a Piper PA-46-350P aircraft, registered as C-FKKH to A.D. Williams Holdings Inc., experienced an in-flight breakup and crashed approximately 12 kilometers northeast of Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. The flight was conducted under the Canadian Civil Aviation Regulations.

Flight Details

The aircraft was reportedly in cruise flight at an altitude of 27,000 feet above mean sea level when the pilot communicated a problem with a gyroscopic instrument. Subsequently, the airplane initiated a descent and broke apart before impacting terrain. The pilot and four passengers aboard sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has jurisdiction over the investigation. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Canada.