On July 1, 1984, a Beechcraft E18 (registration C-GIFR) operated by Coval Air was involved in an aviation accident near Port Hardy, Canada during takeoff. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: loss of control was the consequence of an overloaded aircraft; center of gravity was too far aft; pilot's experience on this type of aircraft was insufficient. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
After takeoff from Port Hardy Airport, a twin-engine aircraft stalled at 100 feet, crashed, and burst into flames. All nine occupants returning from a fishing camp were killed. The probable cause was loss of control due to an overloaded aircraft, aft center of gravity, and insufficient pilot experience.
Accident
Shortly after departing from Port Hardy Airport, a twin-engine aircraft stalled while climbing through an altitude of 100 feet. The aircraft subsequently crashed and burst into flames. All nine occupants on board, who were returning from a fishing camp, were killed.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft was a twin-engine type. It carried nine occupants, all of whom were returning from a fishing trip at a fishing camp. No other details about the aircraft or occupants were specified in the investigation report.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the loss of control was the consequence of an overloaded aircraft. Additionally, it was determined that the center of gravity was too far aft at the time of the accident and that the pilot's experience on this type of aircraft was insufficient.