At approximately 7:06 pm on May 19, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report of a float plane crash near Refuge Cove, north of Powell River.
Three people were on board the aircraft, which was landing near Refuge Cove as part of a sightseeing tour of the area. All three board received only minor injuries, according to police. All three were able to get out of the cabin and climb onto a pontoon.
Multiple boats in the area responded within minutes to rescue the trio, who were transported to Campbell River by the coast guard to be medically assessed.
Weather may have been partially responsible for the crash, according to initial reports, however, Transport Canada will be investigating this incident further.
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