Cessna 500 crash near Kelowna Airport

4 fatalities • Kelowna, Canada

A Cessna 500 crashed into terrain approximately 11 miles north of Kelowna Airport during a flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport.

What happened

On October 14, 2016, at 0510 UTC, a Cessna 500 departed from Kelowna Airport (CYLW) bound for Calgary/Springbank Airport (CYBW). The aircraft, registered C-GTNG, was carrying a pilot and three passengers.

Shortly after the departure, the aircraft disappeared from radar. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain roughly 11 miles north of the Kelowna Airport. There were 4 fatal injuries among the occupants.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Oct 2016 Cessna 500 CITATION I accident near Kelowna, Canada?

A Cessna 500 crashed into terrain approximately 11 miles north of Kelowna Airport during a flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Oct 2016 Cessna 500 CITATION I accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Oct 2016 involved a Cessna 500 CITATION I, operated by Norjet Inc., at Kelowna, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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