Two pilots from Harv’s Air, a Manitoba‑based flight school and air‑taxi service, were killed when their Cessna 172 went down on a night flight from Regina, Saskatchewan to Steinbach, Manitoba. The accident occurred on September 18, 2026, in the vicinity of Regina. One of the pilots identified by the company was Adam Penner; the second pilot was not named in the report.
Harv’s Air confirmed that the aircraft was operating a scheduled night route between the two cities when it crashed. The Cessna 172, a single‑engine training and utility plane, was carrying only the two pilots at the time of the incident. The crash site was reported to be near Regina, though exact coordinates have not been released.
The company’s statement indicated that the flight departed Regina and was en route to Steinbach when it encountered the fatal event. No passengers were aboard, and the purpose of the flight was related to the school’s training and air‑taxi operations. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the crash, but details remain limited pending the outcome of the inquiry. Harv’s Air has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and is cooperating with investigators.
The loss of both pilots marks a tragic event for the regional aviation community, especially given Harv’s Air’s role in training new pilots and providing air‑taxi services across Manitoba and neighboring provinces. The incident underscores the risks associated with night flying in the area, though no further information on weather or mechanical issues has been disclosed.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and additional information becomes available.