Accident Details
On August 12, 2018, at approximately 1645 Coordinated Universal Time, a Cessna 172 airplane, registration C-FJCP, struck the ground near Edson, Alberta, Canada. The circumstances surrounding the impact remain unknown. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has initiated an investigation into the incident. 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 inquiry. All further inquiries regarding this accident are to be directed to the TSB of Canada at their headquarters in Hull, Quebec.