CF-GEC
Flight / Schedule
CF-GEC
Aircraft
Grumman G-21A GooseRegistration
CF-GEC
MSN
B098
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
West Coast Air ServicesDate
August 14, 1978 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Powell River British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
49.8362°, -124.5212°
Narrative Report
On August 14, 1978 at 12:00 AM, CF-GEC experienced a crash involving Grumman G-21A Goose, operated by West Coast Air Services, with the event recorded near Powell River British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river 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.
After landing off Powell River, the seaplane struck a dyke and sank. The pilot, sole on board, was unhurt.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-GEC, MSN B098, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.8362°, -124.5212°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After landing off Powell River, the seaplane struck a dyke and sank. The pilot, sole on board, was unhurt.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Operator
West Coast Air ServicesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada