Pilot encountered a gust front at the end of an extended flight prior to landing and was found unresponsive in a field north of the landing zone. Pronounced deceased at scene.
Turbulence
Low — plausible assumptions
On Friday October 3, 2025, Chad Conrad had his last flight near Lethbridge, AB. At the end of an extended flight, he was confronted with a gust front prior to landing. Chad was found unresponsive in a field north of their landing zone. EMS responded and Chad was pronounced deceased at scene.
Pilot encountered a gust front during the landing approach phase after an extended flight. Details are still being investigated.
October 3, 2025
Canada
Lethbridge
Chad Conrad
For those that have not yet heard about the recent and tragic loss of a member of our community. On Friday October 3, 2025 Chad Conrad had his last flight near Lethbridge, AB. The details are still being investigated but it was reported that at the end of an extended flight they were confronted with a gust front prior to landing and Chad was found unresponsive in a field north of their LZ. EMS responded and Chad was pronounced deceased at scene. This is a huge loss to our small group and we are so sad for Kim Conrad and their family. 🙏