Tofino – Vancouver
Flight / Schedule
Tofino – Vancouver
Registration
11007
MSN
CV-285
Operator
Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAFDate
February 8, 1945 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Tofino British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
49.1541°, -125.9098°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On February 8, 1945 at 12:00 AM, Tofino – Vancouver experienced a crash involving Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso), operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, with the event recorded near Tofino British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
12 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 12, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Tofino, the seaplane lost height and crashed 5 km east of Tofino. All 12 crew members were rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Aircraft reference details include registration 11007, MSN CV-285.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 49.1541°, -125.9098°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Tofino, the seaplane lost height and crashed 5 km east of Tofino. All 12 crew members were rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
12
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
12
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 12
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tofino – Vancouver
Operator
Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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