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Piper PA-28-140 Collides with Terrain near Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Sioux Lookout Airport, Ontario, 19 NM SSE, CA

On April 29, 2022, a Piper Cherokee PA-28-140, C-GLKD operated by Privately registered was involved in an aviation accident near Sioux Lookout Airport, Ontario, 19 NM SSE, CA. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

On 29 April 2022, a Piper PA-28-140 on a VFR flight from Dryden Regional to Marathon Airport was reported overdue and later found crashed 20 NM southeast of Sioux Lookout. All four occupants were fatally injured.

Occurrence

On 29 April 2022, a Piper PA-28-140 aircraft departed Dryden Regional Airport, Ontario, on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight to Marathon Airport, Ontario. The aircraft was reported overdue at 5:39 am UTC. A Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) mission subsequently located the aircraft; it had collided with terrain approximately 20 nautical miles southeast of Sioux Lookout, Ontario (CYXL). The aircraft was substantially damaged.

Occupants and Injuries

The four occupants of the aircraft sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 4 investigation into the occurrence. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope, and while the final report may contain limited analysis, it does not contain findings or recommendations. The investigation was generally completed within 220 days.

Damage

The aircraft was substantially damaged as a result of the collision with terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 2022 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140, C-GLKD accident near Sioux Lookout Airport, Ontario, 19 NM SSE, CA?

On 29 April 2022, a Piper PA-28-140 on a VFR flight from Dryden Regional to Marathon Airport was reported overdue and later found crashed 20 NM southeast of Sioux Lookout. All four occupants were fatally injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 2022 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140, C-GLKD accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 2022 involved a Piper Cherokee PA-28-140, C-GLKD, operated by Privately registered, at Sioux Lookout Airport, Ontario, 19 NM SSE, CA.

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