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Fatal Single-Engine Aircraft Accident Near Watson Lake (C-FIBP)

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On September 22, 1996, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration C-FIBP) operated by Watson Lake Flying Services was involved in an aviation accident near Cassiar, Canada in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A single-engine aircraft struck trees and crashed in hilly terrain about 114 km southwest of Watson Lake. The sole pilot was killed, and the wreckage was discovered a day later.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft was conducting a positioning flight from Watson Lake to Desolation Lake when it encountered a fatal accident. The pilot was the only person on board at the time of the incident. During the flight, the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet when it struck trees and subsequently crashed into a wooded area characterized by hilly terrain. The crash site was located approximately 114 kilometers southwest of Watson Lake. The pilot was killed in the accident. The wreckage was not immediately located and was found a day after the crash.

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