4 fatalities

26 Jul 2019: Cessna 208 — Seair Seaplanes Ltd — Bella Bella, Canada

Bella Bella, Canada

On 26 Jul 2019, a Cessna 208 Undesignat operated by Seair Seaplanes Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Bella Bella, Canada. 4 people were 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 26, 2019, a Cessna 208 (C-GURL) operated by Seair Seaplanes Ltd. was destroyed after colliding with terrain near Addenbroke Island, BC. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries; five passengers were seriously injured.

Accident Overview

On July 26, 2019, at approximately 1100 Pacific Daylight Time, a Cessna 208 airplane, Canadian registration C-GURL, was destroyed when it collided with terrain in the vicinity of Addenbroke Island, British Columbia, Canada. The circumstances leading to the collision remain unknown.

Flight Details

The aircraft, owned and operated by Seair Seaplanes Ltd., had departed Vancouver International Water Airport (CAM9) in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its destination was a remote lodge located about 29 nautical miles southeast of Campbell Island Airport (CBBC) in Bella Bella, British Columbia.

Occupant Injuries

Of the nine people on board, the pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The remaining five passengers were seriously injured.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB). The TSB is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. Further information may be obtained from the TSB.