Occurrence
On 02 October 2024, a Cessna A185F aircraft operated by Wilderness Seaplanes Ltd. departed Port Hardy Water Aerodrome, British Columbia, en route to a logging camp in Warner Bay, British Columbia. The flight carried one pilot and two passengers.
During the landing phase, the aircraft made contact with the water, and the pilot lost control. The aircraft came to rest with the fuselage submerged. The pilot and one passenger were able to egress the aircraft; however, the second passenger was unable to do so and was fatally injured. The aircraft sustained significant damage. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating the occurrence.
Investigation
This investigation is classified as a Class 4 investigation. Such investigations are limited in scope, and while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not contain findings or recommendations. Class 4 investigations are generally completed within 220 days.