This Seawind is a unique conversion of a Beech 18, designed in the early 1990s to secure increased load-carrying capability, improved performance and more economical operation. It is formally a Beech D18 EHG (extra high gross). The extended nose has an extra fuel tank and space for additional baggage/freight. Sadly, after many years service with Vancouver Island Air, in April 2007 the aircraft suffered an engine failure on takeoff at Jackson Bay BC, crashed and eventually sank, with all 7 on board being safely rescued from the water. The Seawind was not recovered.

Touching down in the mouth of Campbell River, on its way to Vancouver Island Air's base at Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia .