| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C-GVIB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | VIA Seawind |
| C/n (msn): | A-480 |
| Operator Titles: | Vancouver Island Air |
| Location | |
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| City / Seaplane Base: | Campbell River - SeaplaneMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: YHH Local: CAE3 Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der Voet |
| Photo ID: | 138656 |
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The VIA Seawind, seen here docked at its Campbell River home base, was a one-off conversion by Vancouver Island Air. It had increased seating for 12 pax, 3-bladed props, enlarged floats, an extended nose and a PAC Tradewind single tail. It first flew as such on 23 August 1994. Unfortunately on 20 April 2007 this unique aircraft crashed immediately after lift-off from Topaze Harbour near Jackson Bay, BC, Canada. One engine lost power and the aircraft yawed and crashed back onto the water, causing one float to break off. It sank within a minute. This photo is copyright © Aad van der Voet, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 April 2019, and has since been viewed 375 times. |