3 fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2019 Cessna 182E Accident in Canada

Smithers, Canada

On May 4, 2019, a Cessna 182 E operated by Lakes District Air Services Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near Smithers, Canada. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Canada's investigation of a May 4, 2019, Cessna 182E accident, with all information released by the Canadian government.

Overview of the Accident Notification The government of Canada notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Cessna 182E airplane. The incident occurred on May 4, 2019. ## U.S. Role in the Investigation Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada with its investigation. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of Canada. No additional details regarding the aircraft registration, operator, location, or cause are provided in the source.