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Fatal Crash Near Deer Lake Airport (C-GYYP)

Deer Lake, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On July 26, 2025, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration C-GYYP) operated by Kîsik Geospatial & Aerial Survey was involved in an aviation accident near Deer Lake, Canada during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot was killed when a single-engine aircraft crashed near Deer Lake Airport after departing on a local solo flight. The plane descended to the ground during a left turn while climbing out.

Incident Overview and Departure Details The pilot departed Deer Lake Airport from Runway 25 at 1727 local time on a local solo flight. Following a circuit, the airplane made an apparent touch and go, after which the pilot initiated a new departure. While climbing out, the aircraft entered a left turn and subsequently descended to the ground, crashing near the airport and bursting into flames. The pilot was killed in the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material, and no definitive cause of the accident is stated beyond the sequence of events.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jul 2025 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Deer Lake, Canada?

A pilot was killed when a single-engine aircraft crashed near Deer Lake Airport after departing on a local solo flight. The plane descended to the ground during a left turn while climbing out.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jul 2025 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jul 2025 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration C-GYYP, operated by Kîsik Geospatial & Aerial Survey, at Deer Lake, Canada.

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