C-FTYB
Flight / Schedule
C-FTYB
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2 BeaverRegistration
C-FTYB
MSN
397
Year of Manufacture
1952
Operator
Tyee AirlinesDate
May 19, 1982 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Narrows Inlet British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
49.7320°, -123.7370°
Narrative Report
On May 19, 1982 at 12:00 AM, C-FTYB experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by Tyee Airlines, with the event recorded near Narrows Inlet British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
While cruising at low altitude, the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found near the Narrows Inlet and both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-FTYB, MSN 397, year of manufacture 1952.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.7320°, -123.7370°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
While cruising at low altitude, the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found near the Narrows Inlet and both occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Tyee AirlinesFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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