Prince George - Prince George
Flight / Schedule
Prince George - Prince George
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.83 Fox MothRegistration
CF-DIQ
MSN
FM.17
Operator
Central BC AirwaysDate
July 3, 1948 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Prince George British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
53.9129°, -122.7454°
Narrative Report
On July 3, 1948 at 12:00 AM, Prince George - Prince George experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, operated by Central BC Airways, with the event recorded near Prince George British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 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: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Prince George, while completing a local flight, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. All three occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CF-DIQ, MSN FM.17.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 53.9129°, -122.7454°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
1
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Prince George, while completing a local flight, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. All three occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Prince George - Prince George
Operator
Central BC AirwaysFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
