Fatal terrain collision involving Cessna R182 near Hope, British…

Fatal terrain collision involving Cessna R182 near Hope, British Columbia

Casualties unknown • Hope Aerodrome, British Columbia, 18 NM NE, CA

A privately owned Cessna R182 crashed into terrain near Hope, British Columbia, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and a passenger.

What happened

On 15 November 2021, at approximately 15:40 PST, a Cessna R182, registered as C-FBKJ, was conducting a recreational visual flight rules (VFR) flight. The aircraft departed from Nanaimo Airport, British Columbia, with the intention of traveling to Glacier Park International Airport in the United States. The flight was carrying one pilot and one passenger.

During the flight, the aircraft disappeared from radar tracking approximately 17 nautical miles northeast of Hope Airport, British Columbia. Following the activation of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT), search and rescue teams were deployed to the area. The impact resulted in two fatalities.

The investigation

The TSB conducted a class 4 investigation into the accident. The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's disappearance from radar and its subsequent collision with the terrain.

Probable cause

The investigation was a limited-scope class 4 investigation and did not establish specific findings or recommendations regarding the cause of the terrain collision.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-11-15 Cessna R182, C-FBKJ accident near Hope Aerodrome, British Columbia, 18 NM NE, CA?

A privately owned Cessna R182 crashed into terrain near Hope, British Columbia, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and a passenger.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-11-15 involved a Cessna R182, C-FBKJ, operated by Privately registered, at Hope Aerodrome, British Columbia, 18 NM NE, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?