GRUMMAN G-21A
Vancouver, November 16, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 16, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Vancouver |
| Country | CA |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ANC09WA013 |
| Event ID | 20081120X81325 |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN |
| Model | G-21A |
| Registration # | C-FPCK |
| Operator | Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd |
| Owner | Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 7 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 8 |
Full Narrative
On November 16, 2008, about 1030 pacific standard time, a Grumman G-21A airplane, Canadian registration C-FPCK, collided with tree-covered terrain about 40 miles northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Impact forces and a postimpact fire destroyed the airplane. The flight was conducted under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Canada. Of the eight people aboard, the pilot and six passengers died at the scene, and one passenger sustained serious injuries.
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About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.