Port Hardy - Campbell River
Flight / Schedule
Port Hardy - Campbell River
Aircraft
Beechcraft E18Registration
C-GIFR
MSN
BA-108
Year of Manufacture
1955
Operator
Coval AirDate
July 1, 1984 at 11:34 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Port Hardy British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
50.7210°, -127.4907°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On July 1, 1984 at 11:34 AM, Port Hardy - Campbell River experienced a crash involving Beechcraft E18, operated by Coval Air, with the event recorded near Port Hardy British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
9 people were known to be on board, 9 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: 8, passenger fatalities: 8, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. After takeoff from Port Hardy Airport, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All nine occupants who were returning from a fishing camp were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-GIFR, MSN BA-108, year of manufacture 1955.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 50.7210°, -127.4907°.
Fatalities
Total
9
Crew
1
Passengers
8
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff from Port Hardy Airport, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All nine occupants who were returning from a fishing camp were killed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
8
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Port Hardy - Campbell River
Operator
Coval AirFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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