Incident Overview
Date: Friday 2 September 1983
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Central Mountain Air Services
Registration Number: C-GIPF
Location: near Smithers, BC –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
The Islander, a commercial aircraft, experienced an unexplained disappearance during a flight from Campbell River to Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. After four weeks of intensive search, the search was concluded due to lack of progress.The Islander, a commercial aircraft, experienced an unexplained disappearance during a flight from Campbell River to Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. After four weeks of intensive search, the search was concluded due to lack of progress.
Description
The Islander went missing during a flight from Campbell River to Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. On board were six fishermen/hunters. The search was called off after four weeks.
Source of Information
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