VANCOUVER—After a fatal plane collision in Alaska where at least four people including one Canadian died, experts say flying float planes in remote areas poses unique challenges for pilots. It is not the first time a major plane crash has occurred near Ketchikan, which is known for whale watching, halibut and salmon fishing and other nature tours. In 2015, a de Havilland DHC-3 float plane operated by Promech Air crashed into the mountainside 39 kilometres northeast of Ketchikan. The board also recommended that commercial pilots flying in the region be given cue-based training for weather hazards. “Float planes are notoriously dangerous from an escape point of view.

Source: thestar May 14, 2019 22:18 UTC