ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 267152
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| Date: | Wednesday 25 August 2021 |
| Time: | c. 15:35 |
| Type: | Ultralight Designs 1ET EGO TRIKE |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-IMAK |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Pemberton Regional Airport (CYPS), BC -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pemberton Airport, BC (CYPS) |
| Pemberton Airport, BC (CYPS) | |
| Investigating agency: | TSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
An Ultralight Designs 1ET EGO TRIKE aircraft, was conducting a local recreational flight from Pemberton Airport (CYPS), BC with only the pilot on board. While level at 3500 feet, the aircraft encountered an unexpected updraft and lost control. The aircraft appeared to suffer some structural damage and subsequently spun to impact the terrain. The pilot sustained serious injuries; the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The owner is recovering the aircraft.
Sources:
https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-news/glider-pilot-seriously-injured-in-crash-north-of-pemberton-4259739
https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2130&languageId=1&contentId=70898
TSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Aug-2021 04:06 | Geno | Added |
| 28-Aug-2021 04:19 | Geno | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
| 28-Aug-2021 04:54 | RobertMB | Updated [Nature, Source, Narrative] |
| 16-Sep-2021 19:27 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Location, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
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