2 fatalities

2015-10-16: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (C-GNVZ) — Chapman Corporate Air Services — Taylor, Canada

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).

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A single-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after departing an airstrip near Taylor, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Taylor, British Columbia, approximately 15 km southeast of Fort St John. The incident involved a single-engine aircraft that departed from a grass-surface airstrip located on the outskirts of the town. Shortly after the takeoff phase, the aircraft impacted an open field.

Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire, and the resulting blaze completely destroyed the airframe. There were two fatalities recorded during the accident, involving both occupants of the plane.

Findings

  • The aircraft was consumed by a post-crash fire.
  • The accident took place during the initial climb/takeoff phase of flight.