An Edmonton area man has died after his plane crashed in the Crowsnest Pass.

Around 5:45 Sunday afternoon, RCMP were called to an area just off Highway 22 near Chimney Rock Road close to Chain Lakes Provincial Park where the small downed Cessna was spotted.

The 38-year old man was the lone passenger aboard the aircraft.

His name is not being released until next of kin is notified.

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board has been called to assist with the investigation.