C-FCDQ

Substantial
Fatal

Cessna 180S/N: 18052166

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
NTSB Number
ANC18WA062
Location
Gold Bridge, Canada
Event ID
20180803X55545
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18052166
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
FAA Model
180H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
Fort Langley Air Ltd
Address
2495 13th Ave West
City
Vancouver
State / Zip Code
British Columbia V6K2S-7
Country
United States

Analysis

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

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Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC18WA062