4 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Blinkhorn Point, Victoria Island (C-FZVV)

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On September 18, 1979, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration C-FZVV) operated by Pacific Coastal Airlines - PCA was involved in an aviation accident near Blinkhorn Point (Victoria Island), Canada in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into hilly terrain at Blinkhorn Point, Victoria Island, after the pilot encountered thick fog and limited visibility en route from Comox to Port Hardy. Four passengers were killed and five others were injured.

Incident Overview and Route Details On a flight from Comox to Port Hardy, a twin-engine aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by thick fog and limited visibility. The aircraft subsequently struck tree tops and crashed on hilly terrain at Blinkhorn Point, Victoria Island. The source does not specify the exact date, aircraft type, registration, or operator. ## Casualties and Impact The accident resulted in four passenger fatalities. Five other occupants sustained injuries. The crash occurred in a hilly area where the aircraft impacted tree tops before coming to rest on the terrain. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain. This finding indicates that the aircraft was under pilot control at the time of impact, but the pilot failed to avoid terrain due to the challenging weather conditions and limited visibility.