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November 30, 2021

BC's Kelowna To Expand GA Accommodations

GA Service Expansion At Kelowna, B.C

Canada's Kelowna International Airport is the 10th busiest airport in the country. With service to the Western U.S. and Canada, the airport serves as a hub for British Columbia. In a surprising turn for general aviation, all too often the recipient of ambivalent service at airports hosting passenger service, Kelowna has announced major expansion plans to its general aviation infrastructure. The Kelowna Flying Club spearheaded the effort to improve GA service through greater access to parking and accommodations for smaller aircraft. The expansion will be the first improvement for the local flying community in more than 2 decades, costing $5.5 million CAD.

The Airplane Appeared To Pitch Down And Descend, And Its Nose Struck The Ground

On October 28, 2021, about 1311, a Cessna 172M, N1870V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Ukiah, California. The student pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The pilot was flying his second solo cross-country flight and had planned for a full stop landing at Ukiah Municipal Airport. According to preliminary FAA ADS-B data, the airplane departed Napa County Airport at 1219, and flew a direct course to Ukiah, arriving in the traffic pattern at 1308.