Occurrence
On 20 September 2023, a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, operated by Sealand Aviation Ltd., departed from Campbell River Airport, British Columbia, for a local flight with 2 pilots on board. During the flight, the crew performed a stall exercise. Following the maneuver, the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude, prompting the pilots to initiate a forced landing. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain in a heavily forested area. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated after the impact.
Crew and Rescue
Both pilots were able to exit the aircraft without external assistance. A search and rescue helicopter dispatched from Comox Airport, British Columbia, recovered the two crew members, who had sustained minor injuries, and transported them to a local hospital for treatment. There was no post-crash fire.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision with terrain.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 4 investigation into the occurrence. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and do not produce findings or recommendations. The investigation focused on documenting the circumstances of the event without assigning cause.