Occurrence
On 15 November 2021, at 1540 Pacific Standard Time (PST), a Cessna R182, registration C-FBKJ, departed from Nanaimo Airport, British Columbia, on a recreational visual flight rules (VFR) flight to Glacier Park International Airport in the United States. The aircraft was privately registered and carried one pilot and one passenger.
Approximately 17 nautical miles northeast of Hope Airport, British Columbia, the aircraft disappeared from radar coverage. An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal was subsequently received, prompting a search and rescue (SAR) operation. The aircraft was located after it had collided with terrain. Both occupants suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted an investigation into the occurrence. This was a class 4 investigation, which is limited in scope and typically completed within 220 days. As per class 4 protocols, the final report contained limited analysis and did not include findings or recommendations.