Britten-Norman Islander crash, Sep 18, 1979 (4 killed), B...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on September 18, 1979 near Blinkhorn Point (Victoria Island) British Columbia, Canada with 4 fatalities. Cause:...
- Date: September 18, 1979
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Blinkhorn Point (Victoria Island) British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain in poor visibility caused by thick fog.
A Pacific Coastal Airlines Britten-Norman Islander flying a scheduled service from Comox to Port Hardy struck treetops in thick fog and crashed on hilly terrain at Blinkhorn Point, Victoria Island, British Columbia. Four passengers were killed and five other occupants were injured.