A23P0091

Occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence date
Occurrence Legacy Text

Collision with terrain
Air Nootka Ltd.
De Havilland DHC-2 Mk. I (Beaver), C-FZVP
Gold River Water Aerodrome, British Columbia

Mode
Air transportation
Listed
Yes
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Figure 4. Fuselage, flotteurs et aile gauche de l’aéronef (Source : BST)
Override completed
Off
Report date not available
Off
Safety issue investigation
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Figure 4. Fuselage, flotteurs et aile gauche de l’aéronef (Source : BST)

Investigation report: Collision with terrain involving a float-equipped aircraft in Gold River, British Columbia

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Air transportation safety investigation A23P0091

The occurrence

On 28 July 2023, a float-equipped De Havilland DHC-2 Mk. I (Beaver) aircraft operated by Air Nootka Ltd. was conducting a flight from Louie Bay, on Nootka Island, British Columbia, to Gold River Water Aerodrome (CAU6), British Columbia, with one pilot on board. During approach near the CAU6 dock, the aircraft made an abrupt turn to the right, impacting trees and coming to rest approximately 50 m into the forest.

The aircraft was significantly damaged, and the pilot was seriously injured.

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Deployment

TSB to deploy a team of investigators following an aircraft accident near Gold River Seaplane Base, British Columbia

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