Richmond, British Columbia, 22 July 2024 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A23P0091) into a 2023 collision with terrain involving a float-equipped De Havilland DHC-2 Mk. I (Beaver) aircraft, operated by Air Nootka Ltd., which occurred at Gold River Water Aerodrome, British Columbia.

The TSB conducted a limited-scope, class 4 investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues. See the Policy on Occurrence Classification for more information.

The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.