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October 28, 2007 · Cessna 172 · C-GQZX
Golden, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 2007
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Golden, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
C-GQZX
Operator
Allen D Williams
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08WA016
On October 28, 2007, about 1300, Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, Canadian registration C-GQZX, operated by the pilot/owner, collided with trees and terrain near Golden, Canada, while on a personal cross-country flight from Golden, to Edmonton, Canada. The flight was conducted under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Canada. The pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries. A 3-year old passenger received serious injuries. This report is for information purposes only. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, and contains only the information released by, or obtained from the Government of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Place du Centre 200 Promenade du Portage, 4th Floor Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada (819) 994-4252
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On October 28, 2007, about 1300, Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, Canadian registration C-GQZX, operated by the pilot/owner, collided with trees and terrain near Golden, Canada, while on a personal cross-country flight from Golden, to Edmonton, Canada. The flight was conducted under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Canada. The pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries. A 3-year old passenger received serious injuries. This report is for information purposes only. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, and contains only the information released by, or obtained from the Government of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Place du Centre 200 Promenade du Portage, 4th Floor Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada (819) 994-4252
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberC-GQZX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAllen D Williams
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal2
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0