De Havilland DHC-2 crash near Telegraph Creek

1 fatality • Telegraph Creek, Canada

A floatplane crashed into terrain in British Columbia, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On July 15, 2016, at approximately 0520 UTC, a De Havilland DHC-2 Mk I floatplane, registration C-GWDW, struck terrain approximately 15 nm east south east of Telegraph Creek, British Columbia. The aircraft, operated by Tsay Keena Aviation Ltd, was performing a visual flight rules flight from the Telegraph Creek Water Aerodrome to Mowdade Lake.

The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2016 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I MARKI accident near Telegraph Creek, Canada?

A floatplane crashed into terrain in British Columbia, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2016 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I MARKI accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2016 involved a Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I MARKI, operated by Tsayta Aviation Ltd, at Telegraph Creek, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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