C-FAWA (The De Havilland Aircraft Of Canada, Limited DHC-2 MK. I) — routes, history & safety record

Register facts: Canadian Civil Aircraft Register (open data, file dated October 27, 2026).

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

April 14, 1981Accident
After takeoff from Fraser River, while in initial climb, the engine failed due to fuel starvation. The pilot turned steeply to avoid a bridge when the airplane struck a pylon, stalled and crashed. The pilot was injured.
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
It was determined that the fuel selector was connected to the rear tank that was empty at the time of the accident. Full accident record

Transportation Safety Board of Canada records1 on file

Worst recorded outcome: substantial damage.

April 14, 1981Accidentsubstantial damage
DE Havilland DHC-2 MK I · Vancouver · A81P0026
During climb after take-0ff the engine stopped due to fuel starvation. The pilot turned steeply to avoid a bridge, collided with a pylon, stalled and struck the ground. The fuel tank selector on this aircraft is different from all others in the carrier's fleet and after the accident the selector was found on the rear…

Source: TSB Aviation Safety Information System (ASIS) (open data).