TSB Investigators on the scene of Thursday's plane crash in PG on Foothills Boulevard. Submitted by Transportation Safety Board.
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Lost power to engine contributed to fatal plane crash in PG: Transportation Safety Board

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has released more information in relation to yesterday’s (Thursday) plane crash in Prince George that claimed a life. 

In a statement to Vista News, the TSB was notified of an emergency landing and collision with vehicles of a Beech King Air 200 airplane on Foothills Boulevard. 

The aircraft departed Sturdee Airstrip in the Peace Region at 1:25 p.m. with two crew and six passengers on board destined for the Prince George Airport. 

While en route, the aircraft lost power on one engine and conducted an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently collided with four vehicles. 

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No injuries were reported to crew and passengers; however, one fatality occurred on the ground. 

Today (Friday), investigators were on the scene to document the site and gather evidence.  

Interviews with affected parties are being arranged. 

The City of Prince George noted that Transportation Canada is planning to re-open Foothills Boulevard late this evening (Friday). 

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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