Float plane crash

[Caribou_lou]

I was listening to Smithers local radio this morning and they were reporting a float plane crash and recovering of the body by search and rescue out of Terrace. Crash was between Dease lake and Telegraph creek. There was no names released and the float plane company was not mentioned.

[mpotzold]

I was listening to Smithers local radio this morning and they were reporting a float plane crash and recovering of the body by search and rescue out of Terrace. Crash was between Dease lake and Telegraph creek. There was no names released and the float plane company was not mentioned.

http://cfnrfm.ca/terrace-sar-recover...e-plane-crash/
Could have been a severe & uncontrollable downdraft. Back in the 70's a friend had a float plane & he told me about the dangers of flying low when close to a mountain & waterway.

[Backwoods]

That's terrible! Wonder the pilots experience in the mountains!?

[bearvalley]

The pilot wasn't lacking experience although he was new to the area.

[tipper]

Sh*t that's horrible news! does anyone know how long this pilot was with the outfit?

[srupp]

Hmmm both the brother and sister of the pilot live and work in Williams Lake....talking with my helicopter pilot today ( from wheni worked) worked along with both the brother and sister..sad news...

Steven

[tangozulu]

I heard aboutv this about a week ago in Atlin, then couldnt find anything official till today. Its been pretty hush hush for some reason. All very sad.

[albravo2]

Very sad.

A flying adage goes that the two worst things are:
1) heading out to the plane knowing it will be your last flight
2) heading out to the plane not knowing it will be your last flight

My condolences to the family.

[Cat catcher]

Tangozulu were you in atlin on vacations?

[Rob]

Anyone know if Rick was still flying for them?