Calgary man dies after glider aircraft crashes

On May 29, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Turner Valley RCMP received a 911 call advising that a small non-motorized glider aircraft had crashed in a field south of Highway 7 and 112 Street west of Foothills County near Diamond Valley, Alberta.

RCMP, EMS and Fire attended and found the glider aircraft and pilot.

The single occupant, a 65-year-old male resident of Calgary, AB, was declared deceased at the scene.

 Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

As the file is being lead in part by Transport Canada, media should contact Transport Canada for further updates.

Cst. Patrick Lambert
Media Relations Officer