On March 21, 2022, a Cessna 172RG, C-GOFD operated by Brantford Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Brantford Aerodrome, Ontario, CA. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).
A Cessna 172RG operated by the Brantford Flying Club struck a tree on final approach, entered a spin, and crashed in a field. The sole pilot was fatally injured.
Occurrence
On a local visual flight rules (VFR) flight, a Cessna 172RG registered to the Brantford Flying Club departed runway 29 at the Brantford Airport, Ontario. The aircraft was rented by a licensed private pilot who was the sole occupant. After a brief flight to the west, the pilot returned and entered the circuit for runway 29. During final approach, the left wing of the aircraft struck a tree. The aircraft yawed significantly to the left and entered a spin before crashing in an adjacent field. The pilot was fatally injured. There was no post-crash fire, and the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) had been activated.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted a class 4 investigation. These investigations are limited in scope, and the final report may contain limited analysis but does not include findings or recommendations. The investigation was completed within 220 days.
What happened in the 21 Mar 2022 Cessna 172RG, C-GOFD accident near Brantford Aerodrome, Ontario, CA?
A Cessna 172RG operated by the Brantford Flying Club struck a tree on final approach, entered a spin, and crashed in a field. The sole pilot was fatally injured.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 2022 Cessna 172RG, C-GOFD accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Mar 2022 involved a Cessna 172RG, C-GOFD, operated by Brantford Flying Club, at Brantford Aerodrome, Ontario, CA.
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