CF-RQL

On December 5, 1968 at 02:10 PM, CF-RQL experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by Island Airlines, with the event recorded near Seattle-Boeing Field Washington.

The flight was categorized as positioning and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to Seattle-Boeing Field, both engine failed. The airplane lost height, struck electrical wires and crashed in flames in a parking lot. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed as well as seven cars.

Aircraft reference details include registration CF-RQL, MSN 5980, year of manufacture 1943.