You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Saturday 3 November 2001 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-GCCV |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Pitt Lake, British Columbia -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Homebuilt Searey amphibian, C-GCCV, with only the pilot/owner on board, took off from Pitt Meadows airport to practice circuits on Pitt Lake. The aircraft completed one circuit but after the second landing the nose dug into the water and the aircraft overturned and sank. The pilot was rescued but had sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
Sources:
CADORS 2001P0999
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Mar-2011 21:13 | slowkid | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation