Accident Overview
On July 30, 2018, at approximately 0133 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper PA-28-161 aircraft, registered as C-GVZJ, was departing from a cut hay field when it collided with hay bales near Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada. The circumstances surrounding the accident are not specified in available records.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft carried two occupants. One sustained fatal injuries, and the other sustained serious injuries. No further details about the individuals have been released.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is conducting the investigation into the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engine, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its probe. All inquiries regarding this accident are to be directed to the TSB of Canada.
Aircraft Information
The Piper PA-28-161 is a single-engine general aviation aircraft commonly used for training and personal transportation. The specific aircraft involved, C-GVZJ, was manufactured by Piper Aircraft, Inc. No additional details about the aircraft's maintenance history or flight plan were provided in the initial report.