7 fatalities

Fatal seaplane crash near Prince Rupert (C-FUVJ)

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On August 30, 1979, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration C-FUVJ) operated by Trans-Provincial Airlines - TPA was involved in an aviation accident near Prince Rupert, Canada in flight. 7 people were killed. 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 seaplane accident resulting in seven fatalities occurred near Prince Rupert, with three survivors rescued from the wreckage.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident involving a seaplane took place in the vicinity of Prince Rupert. During the event, the aircraft went down under circumstances that remain undetermined. Emergency responders and rescue teams managed to locate the wreckage and successfully extracted three occupants from the site.

Tragically, the crash resulted in seven fatalities. The remaining survivors were pulled from the aircraft following the impact.

Findings

At this time, the specific details surrounding the descent and impact of the aircraft are not known. Investigators have not yet released information regarding the flight phase or the exact cause of the accident.