Grumman AA-5B crash near Medicine Hat, Alberta

3 fatalities • Medicine Hat, Canada

A private flight involving a Grumman American Aviation AA-5B ended in a fatal terrain collision near Medicine Hat.

What happened

On June 2, 2019, at 0440 UTC, a Grumman AA-5B aircraft, registration C-GQIJ, was involved in a fatal accident in Alberta, Canada. The flight departed from Medicine Hat (CYXH) as a VFR flight. After the aircraft failed to arrive at its intended destination, a search was initiated.

The aircraft was located approximately 17 nautical miles east of Medicine Hat (CYXH) following a collision with terrain. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and two passengers.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jun 2019 GRUMMAN AA-5B accident near Medicine Hat, Canada?

A private flight involving a Grumman American Aviation AA-5B ended in a fatal terrain collision near Medicine Hat.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jun 2019 GRUMMAN AA-5B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jun 2019 involved a GRUMMAN AA-5B, at Medicine Hat, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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