C-GKQJ
Flight / Schedule
C-GKQJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-310 NavajoRegistration
C-GKQJ
MSN
31-350
Year of Manufacture
1968
Operator
Precision HoldingDate
July 17, 1985 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
McLeese Lake British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
52.4196°, -122.2953°
Narrative Report
On July 17, 1985 at 12:00 AM, C-GKQJ experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, operated by Precision Holding, with the event recorded near McLeese Lake British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 1 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On approach to McLeese Lake, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-GKQJ, MSN 31-350, year of manufacture 1968.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 52.4196°, -122.2953°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to McLeese Lake, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Operator
Precision HoldingFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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