Four People Survive Small Plane Crash In North Vancouver, B.C.

The Canadian Press, 12 Jun, 2017 10:35 AM

VANCOUVER — Officials say a small plane has crashed in North Vancouver, B.C.

Transportation Safety Board spokeswoman Sophie Wistaff says four people were on board the Cessna 172 when it went down on Sunday afternoon.

North Vancouver RCMP say everyone on board survived, though it's unclear whether any suffered injuries.

Wistaff says the plane was flying from Langley to Tofino and back when it crashed.

The cause of the crash is not yet known.

Police say the investigation is in its early stages and Wistaff says the Transportation Safety Board has not yet determined whether a team will be sent to look into the matter.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Independent Investigations Office Takes Court Action Against Vancouver Police

The IIO is examining the shooting of 38-year-old Daniel Rintoul during an alleged robbery and stabbing at a Canadian Tire store on Nov. 10, 2016.

Independent Investigations Office Takes Court Action Against Vancouver Police

National Park Beach Closed Near Ucluelet, B.C., After Wolf Attacks Dog

UCLUELET, B.C. — A popular section of beach along the West Coast of Vancouver Island has been closed after a wolf attacked a dog in a national park.

National Park Beach Closed Near Ucluelet, B.C., After Wolf Attacks Dog

Crewman Is Mauled And Badly Injured By Grizzly Attack In Remote B.C. Forest

A man working in the forest on British Columbia's central coast was mauled by a grizzly Wednesday.

Crewman Is Mauled And Badly Injured By Grizzly Attack In Remote B.C. Forest

Jassi Sidhu Honour Killing: Canada's Supreme Court Hears Extradition Case Against Mother, Uncle

Canada is confident assurances from India will be enough to prevent the accused in a so-called honour killing of being mistreated if extradited, a lawyer has told the Supreme Court.

Jassi Sidhu Honour Killing: Canada's Supreme Court Hears Extradition Case Against Mother, Uncle

Safer Surrey For All: Surrey RCMP To Host Spring Neighbourhood Safety Meetings At These Locations

This spring, the Surrey RCMP and partners will once again be hosting a series of Neighbourhood Safety Meetings to share information about localized crime trends and current actions underway to address these crimes.

Safer Surrey For All: Surrey RCMP To Host Spring Neighbourhood Safety Meetings At These Locations

Coroner's Jury Wants Better Mental Health Support For Vancouver Transit Police

Naverone Woods, 23, was shot by a transit police officer inside a Safeway store in Surrey, B.C., on the morning of Dec. 28, 2014. He was a member of the Gitxsan First Nation who had lived in Terrace and Hazelton in northern British Columbia.