Casualties unknown

2017-02-13: Tecnam P2006T, C-GRDV — Mount Royal University — Calgary/Springbank Airport, Alberta, 32 nm NW, CA

Calgary/Springbank Airport, Alberta, 32 nm NW, CA

On February 13, 2017, a Tecnam P2006T, C-GRDV operated by Mount Royal University was involved in an aviation accident near Calgary/Springbank Airport, Alberta, 32 nm NW, CA. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

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On 13 February 2017, a Tecnam P2006T operated by Mount Royal University collided with terrain 32 NM northwest of Calgary/Springbank Airport, resulting in a post-impact fire and fatal injuries to the two occupants.

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.