Piper PA-34 crash near Calgary Springbank Airport

2 fatalities • Calgary Springbank, Canada

A training flight ended in a fatal accident after the aircraft impacted terrain shortly after takeoff.

What happened

On October 26, 2017, at approximately 09:52 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200T, registration C-GCCM, departed controlled flight following takeoff from Calgary Springbank Airport (CYBW) in Alberta, Canada. The aircraft impacted the terrain shortly after departing the airport. The flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction both sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Oct 2017 Piper PA34 200T accident near Calgary Springbank, Canada?

A training flight ended in a fatal accident after the aircraft impacted terrain shortly after takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Oct 2017 Piper PA34 200T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Oct 2017 involved a Piper PA34 200T, operated by Springbank Air Training College Ltd., at Calgary Springbank, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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