Cessna 180 accident at Lake Tyaughton

2 fatalities • Gold Bridge, Canada

A float-equipped Cessna 180 crashed into the surface of Lake Tyaughton during a sightseeing flight, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On August 1, 2018, at approximately 12:45 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180 operated by Fort Langley Air Ltd. impacted the surface of Lake Tyaughton in British Columbia. The aircraft, registration C-FCDQ, was performing a local sightseeing flight that originated from and was intended to return to Tyaughton Lake. The accident occurred shortly after takeoff.

The impact resulted in 2 fatal injuries and 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Aug 2018 Cessna 180 H accident near Gold Bridge, Canada?

A float-equipped Cessna 180 crashed into the surface of Lake Tyaughton during a sightseeing flight, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 2018 Cessna 180 H accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Aug 2018 involved a Cessna 180 H, operated by Fort Langley Air Ltd, at Gold Bridge, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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