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TSB says fatal floatplane crash near Tofino caused by unexpected wake or object

Transportation Safety Board of Canada adds unpredictable winds near Tahsis could have been a factor
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This image from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada shows where a fatal floatplane crash occurred on June 20, 2023. (TSB image)

A floatplane that crashed near Tahsis last year likely hit an unexpected boat wake or an object while landing that caused it to bounce off the ocean and crash into nearby trees, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

The TSB released the findings of a fatal June 2023 crash on May 8, 2024, after concluding its investigation into the incident that killed two people and significantly injured another.

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Andrew Bailey

About the Author: Andrew Bailey

I arrived at the Westerly News as a reporter and photographer in January 2012.
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