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Fatal Single-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Taylor, British Columbia (C-GNVZ)

Taylor, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

On October 16, 2015, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration C-GNVZ) operated by Chapman Corporate Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Taylor, Canada during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed and burned in an open field shortly after takeoff from a grassy airstrip near Taylor, killing both occupants, a father and his son.

Incident Overview and Location Details A single-engine aircraft crashed in an open field shortly after taking off from a grassy airstrip. The airstrip was situated just outside the town of Taylor, approximately 15 kilometers southeast of Fort St John. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire, and both occupants, a father and his son, were killed in the incident. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific cause of the accident. The crash occurred in an open field, and the aircraft burst into flames upon impact, leading to its total destruction.

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