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Investigation report: July 2018 collision with obstacle on takeoff near Black Diamond, Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, 4 January 2019 – Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A18W0111) on the July 2018 collision of a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II with hay bales on takeoff near 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.

For more information, contact:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Media Relations
Telephone: 819-360-4376
Email: media@tsb.gc.ca