Occurrence
At 1428 Pacific Standard Time on 18 December 2023, a Grumman G-21A Goose aircraft, registration C-GDDJ and serial number 1184, operated by Wilderness Seaplanes Ltd., departed Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (CBBC), British Columbia. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules, destined for Port Hardy Airport (CYZT), British Columbia, with one pilot and four passengers on board.
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a dual engine failure and was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot transmitted a Mayday call on the radio before the aircraft collided with terrain a short distance from the departure runway.
Occupants and Injuries
All five occupants—the pilot and four passengers—were able to egress the aircraft and make their way to a nearby road. They were then transported to hospital by motor vehicle. All occupants received minor injuries.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision with terrain.