Casualties unknown

2007-10-13: Cessna 172 — Parrallel Seaplanesf Inc. — Bamfield, CA

Bamfield, CA

On October 13, 2007, a Cessna 172 operated by Parrallel Seaplanesf Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Bamfield, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On October 13, 2007, a float-equipped Cessna 172 (C-GGVK) crashed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain 15 nautical miles east of Bamfield, BC. The pilot, flight instructor, and passenger sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On October 13, 2007, at approximately 1500 Pacific Daylight Time, a float-equipped Cessna 172, Canadian registration C-GGVK, crashed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. The accident occurred about 15 nautical miles east of Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft was operated by Parallel Seaplanes Inc., based in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. The flight was conducted as an instructional/proficiency flight for a floatplane rated pilot. The flight was operating under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Canada.

Occupants and Injuries

The pilot, the flight instructor, and a passenger received fatal injuries.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. This report is for information purposes only and contains only the information released by, or obtained from, the Government of Canada. Further information may be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080215X00199. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.