Occurrence
On 13 October 2016, a privately operated Cessna Citation 500 (registration C-GTNG, serial number 500-0169) departed Kelowna Airport (CYLW), British Columbia, on an instrument flight rules night flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport (CYBW), Alberta. The aircraft carried the pilot and 3 passengers.
Shortly after departure, at about 2135 Pacific Daylight Time, the aircraft made a tight right turn as it climbed through 8600 feet above sea level, then entered a steep descending turn to the right until it struck the ground. All occupants were fatally injured. Impact forces and a post-impact fire destroyed the aircraft. No emergency call was made, and no emergency locator transmitter signal was detected.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada classified this as a class 2 investigation, indicating complexity and several safety issues requiring in-depth analysis. Class 2 investigations frequently result in recommendations and are generally completed within 600 days.
Safety Communications
On 26 April 2018, the TSB issued Recommendation A18-01, urging the Department of Transport to require the mandatory installation of lightweight flight recording systems by commercial operators and private operators not currently required to carry these systems.