Charlie Lake - Redfern Lake

Shortly after takeoff from Charlie Lake, the seaplane hit obstacles and crashed. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Flight / Schedule

Charlie Lake - Redfern Lake

Registration

CF-PIY

MSN

3039

Date

June 15, 1971 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

CF-PIY

MSN

3039