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Single-engine aircraft crash near Prince Rupert (CF-FHN)

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On September 18, 1975, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration CF-FHN) operated by North Coast Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Prince Rupert, Canada in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck treetops during low-altitude flight, causing structural failure and an inverted crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed in a forested region southeast of Prince Rupert, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

During a low-altitude cruise, a single-engine airplane collided with treetops while flying near Prince Rupert. The impact caused the aircraft to lose its left wing, leading to an inverted crash within a heavily wooded area situated approximately 31 km southeast of the city.

There were three fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the impact.

Findings

  • The aircraft struck vegetation during the low-altitude flight phase.
  • Structural failure occurred when the left wing was severed from the fuselage upon contact with trees.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck treetops during low-altitude flight, causing structural failure and an inverted crash.

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