Cu Nim Gliding Club

• Pilot killed in Alberta glider crash shaped many flying careers, says gliding club

  A pilot who died in a tragic gliding accident in southern Alberta is being fondly remembered for helping to shape many flying careers.

  Canada

  May 30, 2024
  
• Calgary family pushes for enhanced glider safety measures

  A Calgary family whose son died in a glider crash in 2019 is petitioning the federal government to do more to protect pilots and improve safety.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2020
  
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• Untimely release, faulty safety software were factors in fatal southern Alberta glider crash

  Allan Wood, an experienced pilot, and 18-year-old student Adam Leinweber were flying near the Cu Nim Gliding Club when the glider they were in crashed with a tow plane.

  News

  Feb 10, 2020
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• Glider crash victims identified as recent Calgary high school grad and local senior

  Allan Wood, 68, was flying a glider with 18-year-old student Adam Leinweber when the glider was involved in a mid-air collision with a tow plane.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2019