Convair CV-640 crash, Sep 17, 1969 (4 killed), Campbell R...
Convair CV-640 accident on September 17, 1969 near Campbell River British Columbia, Canada with 4 fatalities. Cause: Non compliance with the approved...
- Date: September 17, 1969
- Aircraft: Convair CV-640
- Location: Campbell River British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Non compliance with the approved instrument approach procedure
The Pacific Western Convair approached Campbell River in weather just above minima and flew an improvised visual approach not in line with published instrument procedures. A few seconds after the captain expressed concern, the aircraft struck a 1,047 ft hill at 932 ft.