Overview
On July 17, 2016, at approximately 1951 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian-registered North American Aviation T-28B airplane, registration C-GKKD, impacted terrain while performing aerobatic maneuvers during an airshow. The accident occurred near Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, about 7 nautical miles southwest of the Cold Lake/Group Captain R.W. McNair Airport. The aircraft was owned and operated by a private individual.
Aircraft and Pilot
The aircraft involved was a North American Aviation T-28B, a single-engine trainer originally designed for the military. The sole pilot on board was the operator of the aircraft. The airplane was destroyed in the accident.
Accident Details
The accident happened while the T-28B was engaged in aerobatic maneuvers as part of an airshow. The precise sequence of events leading to the impact has not been detailed in the initial report. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has jurisdiction over the investigation. The occurrence number assigned is A16W0094. As of the information released, no probable cause has been stated. Further details may be obtained from the TSB.