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Floatplane Crash Near Wenatchee (CF-MGS)

Wenatchee, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 23, 1969, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration CF-MGS) operated by Airwest Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Wenatchee, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper level off on part of the pilot while landing on a swift river. Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot and operations dispatched the flight into an area with no docking facilities. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A float-equipped aircraft crashed and partially sank after landing on a swift river near Wenatchee. The pilot was rescued, but the passenger drowned.

Incident Overview A float-equipped aircraft crashed and partially sank after landing on a swift river near Wenatchee. The pilot was rescued, but the passenger drowned. The official investigation attributed the accident to the pilot's improper level off during landing and inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the flight being dispatched into an area without docking facilities. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the general area near Wenatchee was provided in the source material. The probable cause was determined to be the pilot's improper level off and inadequate preflight preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jul 1969 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Wenatchee, United States of America?

A float-equipped aircraft crashed and partially sank after landing on a swift river near Wenatchee. The pilot was rescued, but the passenger drowned.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 1969 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 23 Jul 1969 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration CF-MGS, operated by Airwest Airlines, at Wenatchee, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Improper level off on part of the pilot while landing on a swift river. Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot and operations dispatched the flight into an area with no docking facilities.

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