Piper PA-31 crashes southwest of Calgary

2 fatalities • Calgary, Canada

A Piper PA-31 crashed into terrain near Calgary, Canada, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On August 1, 2018, at 13:36 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-31, registration C-FNCI, crashed into terrain approximately 35 miles southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The aircraft, operated by Aries Aviation Services Corp., was traveling from Penticton Regional Airport (CYYF) in British Columbia to Calgary Springbank Airport (CYBY).

The impact with the terrain caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot and the sole passenger sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Aug 2018 Piper PA-31 Undesignat accident near Calgary, Canada?

A Piper PA-31 crashed into terrain near Calgary, Canada, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 2018 Piper PA-31 Undesignat accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Aug 2018 involved a Piper PA-31 Undesignat, operated by Aries Aviation Services Corp., at Calgary, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?