Tofino - Portland
Flight / Schedule
Tofino - Portland
Aircraft
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle IIIRegistration
N264DC
MSN
421C-1248
Year of Manufacture
1982
Operator
AirDVMDate
July 18, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
61.0667°, -107.9917°
Narrative Report
On July 18, 2024 at 12:48 PM, Tofino - Portland experienced a crash involving Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, operated by AirDVM, with the event recorded near North America, Canada.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb).
3 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration N264DC, MSN 421C-1248, year of manufacture 1982.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 61.0667°, -107.9917°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
66.7%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tofino - Portland
Operator
AirDVMFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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