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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.

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