1 fatality

16 Dec 2017: PIPER PA23 — Baldur, Canada

Baldur, Canada

On 16 Dec 2017, a PIPER PA23 was involved in an aviation accident near Baldur, 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 December 16, 2017, a Piper PA-23 (registration CFIPK) crashed near Baldur, Manitoba, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The TSB leads the investigation with NTSB assistance.

Accident Details

On December 16, 2017, at approximately 0037 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper PA-23 airplane, registration CFIPK, impacted terrain near Baldur, Manitoba, Canada. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unknown.

Injuries

The pilot and passenger on board sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is conducting the investigation into the accident. As the State of Manufacture of both the airplane and its engine, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its investigation.

Aircraft Information

Piper PA-23, registration CFIPK. Further details about the aircraft, such as engine count or specific model variant, are not specified in the initial report.

For inquiries regarding this accident, contact the Transportation Safety Board of Canada at 200 Promenade du Portage, Place du Centre, 4th Floor, Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8, Canada, or visit their website at http://www.tsb.gc.ca.