Swearingen SA226-TC accident near North Vancouver

2 fatalities • North Vancouver, Canada

A cargo flight operating in British Columbia crashed into mountainous terrain on April 13, 2015.

What happened

On April 13, 2015, at 0709 Pacific daylight time, a Swearingen SA226-TC, registered as C-GSKC, was destroyed in mountainous terrain approximately 10 nautical miles north of North Vancouver, British Columbia.

The aircraft, operated by Carson Air Ltd as flight 66, was performing a cargo flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, British Columbia, to Prince George Airport (YXS) in Prince George, British Columbia. The flight was operating under Canadian flight regulations.

The accident resulted in 2 fatalities, involving the captain and the first officer.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Apr 2015 SWEARINGEN SA226-TC accident near North Vancouver, Canada?

A cargo flight operating in British Columbia crashed into mountainous terrain on April 13, 2015.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Apr 2015 SWEARINGEN SA226-TC accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Apr 2015 involved a SWEARINGEN SA226-TC, operated by Carson Air Ltd, at North Vancouver, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?