C-GHAV

On approach to Squamish Airport, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances on a railway road. Both pilots were killed.

Flight / Schedule

C-GHAV

Registration

C-GHAV

MSN

1043

Year of Manufacture

1939

Operator

Oakley Air

Date

May 6, 1991 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Positioning

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Squamish British Columbia

Region

North America • Canada

Coordinates

49.7388°, -123.1342°

Narrative Report

On May 6, 1991 at 12:00 AM, C-GHAV experienced a crash involving Grumman G-21A Goose, operated by Oakley Air, with the event recorded near Squamish British Columbia.

The flight was categorized as positioning and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) 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: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

On approach to Squamish Airport, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances on a railway road. Both pilots were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration C-GHAV, MSN 1043, year of manufacture 1939.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.7388°, -123.1342°.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

2

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

On approach to Squamish Airport, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances on a railway road. Both pilots were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Operator

Oakley Air

Flight Type

Positioning

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

North America • Canada

Aircraft Details

Registration

C-GHAV

MSN

1043

Year of Manufacture

1939