What happened
On November 16, 2008, at approximately 10:30 Pacific Standard Time, a Grumman G-21A with registration C-FPCK collided with tree-covered terrain. The accident occurred roughly 40 miles northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The impact forces and a subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft.
The flight was being operated by Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Canada. Of the eight individuals on board, there were 7 fatal injuries and 1 serious injury.