Pilot Debrief

Cessna 180 near Gold Bridge — 2018-08-01

Investigation ongoingANC18WA062
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Date
2018-08-01
Location
Gold Bridge, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Registration
C-FCDQ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On August 1, 2018, about 1245 Pacific daylight time, a Canadian registered float-equipped Cessna 180, C-FCDQ, operated by Fort Langley Air Ltd., was substantially damaged after impacting the surface of Lake Tyaughton, British Columbia, shortly after takeoff. The pilot was seriously injured and the two passengers were fatally injured. The local sightseeing flight originated from and was destined to Tyaughton Lake. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian Transportation Safety Board. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Initial climb

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