On August 7, 1991, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration C-FJPL) operated by John P. Larche was involved in an aviation accident near High Level, Canada in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees while operating in low cloud conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area on Mt Watt near High Level, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
What happened
On a flight near High Level, a single-engine aircraft encountered difficult weather conditions characterized by low cloud cover. During the flight, the aircraft collided with trees and came to rest in a forested region on Mt Watt, situated approximately 11 km northwest of the High Level area.
Findings
The accident occurred during flight in marginal weather conditions.
The impact with vegetation was the primary event leading to the crash.
The crash resulted in one fatality and one injury.
The aircraft was operating in an area with low cloud ceilings at the time of the accident.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck trees while operating in low cloud conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 Aug 1991 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near High Level, Canada?
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area on Mt Watt near High Level, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Aug 1991 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Aug 1991 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration C-FJPL, operated by John P. Larche, at High Level, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft struck trees while operating in low cloud conditions.
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