1 fatality

16 Jul 2016: Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I MARKI — Tsayta Aviation Ltd — Telegraph Creek, Canada

Telegraph Creek, Canada

On 16 Jul 2016, a Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I MARKI operated by Tsayta Aviation Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Telegraph Creek, Canada. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 15, 2016, a De Havilland DHC-2 Mk I floatplane (C-GWDW) operated by Tsayta Aviation Ltd crashed approximately 15 nm east-southeast of Telegraph Creek, BC, destroying the aircraft and fatally injuring the sole pilot.

Accident Details

On July 15, 2016, at approximately 0520 Coordinated Universal Time, a De Havilland DHC-2 Mk I aircraft equipped with floats and registered as C-GWDW impacted terrain. The accident occurred roughly 15 nautical miles east-southeast of Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, Canada. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules from Telegraph Creek Water Aerodrome to Mowdade Lake, British Columbia.

Aircraft and Operator Information

The aircraft was owned and operated by Tsayta Aviation Ltd. It was a Canadian-registered De Havilland DHC-2 Mk I, a single-engine floatplane.

Injuries and Damage

The sole pilot sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). The TSB occurrence number is A16P0116. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further details may be obtained from the TSB.