De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Apr 14, 1981, Fraser River
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on April 14, 1981 near Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: The engine lost fuel...
- Date: April 14, 1981
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The engine lost fuel because the fuel selector was set to the rear tank, which was empty.
An Air BC de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (C-FAWA) lost power during the initial climb after takeoff from the Fraser River, British Columbia. The pilot turned steeply to avoid a bridge, struck a pylon, stalled and crashed. The pilot was injured.