Occurrence
On 6 October 2023, a Piper PA-34-200 Seneca aircraft operated by SkyQuest Aviation Ltd. departed from Langley Regional Airport, British Columbia, for a training flight. The aircraft carried one instructor, one student, and one passenger. After conducting manoeuvring exercises and a circuit at Chilliwack Airport, the flight initiated a missed approach exercise. During the manoeuvre, the airplane rolled to the right and continued rolling until it struck trees and terrain in a nose-down and inverted attitude.
Injuries and Damage
All three occupants were fatally injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. There was no post-impact fire.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 4 investigation. This type of investigation is limited in scope; the final report may contain limited analysis but does not include findings or recommendations. The investigation is expected to be completed within 220 days.