A Cessna 172 Skyhawk has crashed just south of the Canadian city of Nanaimo in the Canadian province of British Columbia, fatally killing the pilot in the process. They have been unable to confirm how many people were on board.
A small Canadian engine aircraft has crash-landed
The incident is estimated to have occurred at around 3 am Pacific Time on Thursday morning, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), alongside air and ground ambulance services, were called to the 2700 block of Twilight Way shortly after the incident was reported.
The debris was found in a small woodland area 8km from the main Nanaimo Airport, where authorities are currently investigating the large masses of debris.
The small single-engine plane was part of the Campbell River-based company Sealand River Ltd and is a private rental business that offers educational training flights alongside private rentals.
Sealand President Bill Alder said in response: “We are devastated. Aviation is a small community, and Sealand Flight is like a family. Our hearts go out to the pilot’s family during this incredibly difficult time.”
The Transportation Safety Board has also responded to the fatality, stating that the national federal agency is working with “all parties involved to gather information” but told people to refer to the RCMP for further information.
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