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2019 Gabriola Island crash
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On the evening of December 10, 2019 a small airplane on instrument approach to Runway 16 of Nanaimo Airport (YCD), crashed into Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada, in dense fog. The plane crashed into the northwest corner of the island between Decourcy Drive and the shoreline. According to witnesses, a large explosion accompanied the crash and shook homes in the area. In addition to the island's local fire department and two ambulances being dispatched, an additional 6 ambulances - including advanced life support units The Gabriola Royal Canadian Mounted Police assumed control of the scene upon arrival. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada was notified around 7pm PDT and is currently monitoring the situation The BC Coroners Service is now in the "preliminary" stages of investigation. They will not be releasing any more information at this time. New information is expected to be released once the TSB has arrived and had time to review the wreckage. Information discovered by the Vancouver Sun indicated initially that it was potentially a twin-engined Piper Aerostar heading north from the United States. The TSB confirmed the following morning that it was a "twin-engine propeller aircraft." No official details on the model of plane involved have been stated at this time. See Also
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