C-GFYWCESSNA 1722025-11-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172

Summary

On November 27, 2025, a Cessna 172 (C-GFYW) was involved in an accident near Nanaimo, OF. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA26WA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft C-GFYW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 27, 2025
NTSB Number
GAA26WA037
Location
Nanaimo, Canada
Event ID
20251204202103
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
Bella Coola Air Ltd
Address
17, 2000 Jubilee Parkway
City
Campbell River
State / Zip Code
British Columbia V9H1T-5
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA26WA037