North American T-28B crash near Cold Lake, Alberta

1 fatality • Cold Lake, Canada

A private North American T-28B aircraft crashed into terrain during an airshow at Cold Lake/Group Captain R.W. McNair Airport.

What happened

On July 17, 2016, at approximately 1951 UTC, a North American Aviation T-28B aircraft, registration C-GKKD, crashed near Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada. The aircraft was being operated by a private individual while performing aerobatic maneuvers as part of an airshow at the Cold Lake/Group Captain R.W. McNair Airport, located roughly 7 nm southwest of Cold Lake.

During the maneuvers, the airplane impacted the terrain. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and 1 fatality involving the pilot.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jul 2016 North American T28 B accident near Cold Lake, Canada?

A private North American T-28B aircraft crashed into terrain during an airshow at Cold Lake/Group Captain R.W. McNair Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 2016 North American T28 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 2016 involved a North American T28 B, operated by Bruce Evans, at Cold Lake, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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