Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose on Mt Hooper: 11 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 9, 1974
Registration:
C-FPVE
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tofino - Nanaimo
MSN:
1200
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the seaplane struck the slope of Mt Hooper located 45 km southwest of Nanaimo. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 11 occupants were killed.
