1 fatality

17 Nov 2012: PIPER PA46 500TP — La Crete, Canada

La Crete, Canada

On 17 Nov 2012, a PIPER PA46 500TP was involved in an aviation accident near La Crete, Canada. One person was 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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On November 17, 2012, a Piper PA-46-500TP (C-GWEI) crashed during an instrument approach to La Crete Airport, Alberta. The solo pilot was fatally injured.

Accident Details

On November 17, 2012, at approximately 1650 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-46-500TP aircraft, registered as C-GWEI, was operating on a VFR flight plan from High Level, Alberta to LaCrete, Alberta, Canada. The airplane crashed during an instrument approach to the La Crete Airport. The solo pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

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

Contact Information

Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada

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