Occurrence
On 13 February 2017, a Tecnam P2006T aircraft operated by Mount Royal University was conducting a visual flight rules instructional flight. The flight originated from Calgary/Springbank Airport, Alberta (CYBW). Approximately 30 minutes after departure, the aircraft collided with terrain 32 nautical miles northwest of the airport. A post-impact fire ensued, and the aircraft was destroyed.
The two occupants sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) classified this occurrence as a class 3 investigation. Such investigations focus on a limited number of safety issues and may lead to recommendations. Class 3 investigations are typically completed within 450 days.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Tecnam P2006T, a twin-engine light aircraft used for flight training. It was operated by Mount Royal University at the time of the accident.
Aftermath
The TSB released its investigation report on 12 February 2018. The report details the circumstances of the collision with terrain and the post-impact fire. No probable cause was stated in the source.