Cessna 182 accident near Hope, Ca, November 16, 2021
On November 16, 2021 at about 7:40 am local time, a Cessna 182, registered CFBKJ, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Hope. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 16, 2021 · about 7:40 am local time
- Place
- Hope, Canada · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 R · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- CFBKJ · no longer on the register · serial R18200149
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: CYCD Nanaimo
- Destination: KGPI Glacier Park MT
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 270° at 13 knots, gusting 23
- Temperature: 43°F (6°C), dew point 36°F (2°C)
- Observation at 4:00 pm from CWPR, 24 miles away
Weather report (METAR): CWPR 160000Z AUTO 27013G23KT 06/02 RMK AO1 1PAST HR PRESRR 3042 PK WND 23024/2323 SLP960 P0000 T00600017 50069
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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