Charlie Lake - Redfern Lake
Flight / Schedule
Charlie Lake - Redfern Lake
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28A/BRegistration
CF-PIY
MSN
3039
Operator
Private CanadianDate
June 15, 1971 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Charlie Lake British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
56.2744°, -120.9533°
Narrative Report
On June 15, 1971 at 12:00 AM, Charlie Lake - Redfern Lake experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28A/B, operated by Private Canadian, with the event recorded near Charlie Lake British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 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: 5, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Charlie Lake, the seaplane hit obstacles and crashed. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-PIY, MSN 3039.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 56.2744°, -120.9533°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Charlie Lake, the seaplane hit obstacles and crashed. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
5
Estimated Survivors
6
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Charlie Lake - Redfern Lake
Operator
Private CanadianFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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