Accident Details
On February 23, 2018, at about 1204 Pacific standard time, a Beech King Air B100 airplane, Canadian registration C-GIAE, crashed shortly after takeoff from the Abbotsford International Airport in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The twin-engine, turbine-powered aircraft was registered to and operated by Island Express Air. At the time of the accident, the flight was departing from Abbotsford and destined for the San Bernardino Airport in San Bernardino, California, USA.
There were ten persons on board: one pilot and nine passengers. The pilot and four passengers sustained serious injuries, while five passengers sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, fuselage, and empennage.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engines, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the TSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the TSB of Canada.