Seaplane Crash Off Prince Rupert: Fatal Bounce on Landing (CF-CRV)

Incident Overview and Casualties A seaplane experienced a fatal accident while landing off Prince Rupert. The aircraft bounced on the water's surface, plunged into the water, and came to rest broken in two. The crash resulted in the deaths of a pilot and a passenger, while 17 other occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft subsequently sank but was later recovered and written off. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the accident appeared to be caused by misuse of the controls in the air after the aircraft initially touched down on the water. This control misuse led to several bounces, with the final bounce being severe enough to tear off the nose section of the aircraft.