Investigation report: July 2019 fatal mid-air collision in Black Diamond, Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, 10 February 2020 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A19W0099) on the 26 July 2019 fatal mid-air collision between a Cessna 182 and a Schleicher ASK 21 dual-seat glider in Black Diamond, Alberta.

The TSB conducted a limited-scope, fact-gathering investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues.

See the investigation page for further information.

The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.