No fatalities

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash at Three Hills Airport (C-GMHP)

Three Hills, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 29, 2013, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration C-GMHP) operated by 1649808 Alberta was involved in an aviation accident near Three Hills, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft struck the ground during approach to Three Hills Airport in poor weather, losing its left wing. All three occupants were rescued, with one passenger slightly injured.

Incident Overview During an approach to Three Hills Airport, a single-engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions. The aircraft descended too low and struck the ground, resulting in the loss of its left wing. It came to rest in a snow-covered field. All three occupants were rescued from the wreckage. One passenger sustained minor injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source material. The probable cause was not explicitly stated, though poor weather and low altitude during approach were noted as contributing factors.