Central BC Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Central BC Airways.

Safety Score

9.7/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

8

Recent Incidents

January 21, 1953 5 Fatalities

Grumman G-21A Goose

Butedale British Columbia

En route to Kemano, weather conditions deteriorated. The pilot decided to reduce his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the seaplane crashed into the Kingscorner Point located north of Butedale. All five passengers were killed while the pilot survived.

July 3, 1948 3 Fatalities

De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth

Prince George British Columbia

On final approach to Prince George, while completing a local flight, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. All three occupants were killed.

Junkers W.34

British Columbia British Columbia

Crashed on landing for unknown reason and came to rest on its nose. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The accident occurred somewhere in British Columbia, the exact place remains unknown.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Canada

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Junkers W.341
Grumman G-21A Goose1
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth1