Occurrence
On 23 November 2022, a Cessna 185 floatplane departed a logging camp in Strachan Bay, British Columbia, bound for the Port Hardy Water Aerodrome. The aircraft carried one pilot and two passengers. During the initial climb, the floatplane reached an approximate altitude of 100 feet above sea level before pitching nose down and colliding with the water. The pilot and passengers sustained fatal injuries. The wreckage was located the following day.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has initiated a Class 3 investigation into the occurrence. These investigations focus on a limited number of safety issues and may produce recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. The TSB has deployed a team of investigators to gather information and assess the occurrence. Further details have not been released at this time.