A23P0123

Occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence date
Occurrence Legacy Text

Collision with terrain
Privately registered
De Havilland DHC-2 (Beaver), C-GSBA
Campbell River Airport, British Columbia, 10 NM SSE

Mode
Air transportation
Listed
Yes
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Occurrence aircraft equipped with the RED A03-005 engine (photo taken before the occurrence) (Source: Third party, with permission)
Override completed
Off
Report date not available
Off
Safety issue investigation
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Figure 2. Occurrence aircraft equipped with the RED A03-005 engine (photo taken before the occurrence) (Source: Third party, with permission)

Investigation report: Collision with terrain in Campbell River, British Columbia

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Air transportation safety investigation A23P0123

The occurrence

On 20 September 2023, a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, operated by Sealand Aviation Ltd., was conducting a local flight from Campbell River Airport, British Columbia, with 2 pilots on board. After a stall exercise, the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude, and a forced landing was initiated. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain in a heavily forested area. A The emergency locator transmitter activated. The crew was able to exit the aircraft without assistance.

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Deployment

TSB to deploy a team of investigators following a small aircraft accident near Campbell River, British Columbia

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