1 fatality

Piper PA28R-180 Strikes Trees During Go-Around Near Green Lake, British Columbia

Green Lake, Canada

On June 16, 2016, a PIPER PA28R 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Green Lake, 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 June 16, 2016, a Piper PA28R-180 (C-FYGG) struck trees and impacted terrain during a go-around near Green Lake, British Columbia. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On June 16, 2016, at approximately 1900 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper PA28R-180 aircraft, registered as C-FYGG, was involved in an accident near Green Lake, British Columbia, Canada. The aircraft struck trees and subsequently impacted terrain while attempting a go-around.

Injuries and Investigation

The pilot of the aircraft sustained serious injuries. The passenger sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is conducting an investigation into the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.