Incident at Vancouver
Summary
1996-12-09: A report faxed to Vancouver FSS by the pilot of C-GKBX, indicated that the DH6 was northbound on the "salmon transit" at approx 500 feet agl about 1 mile north of the Sandheads fix when a C180 appeared at close range. The C180 was at approximately the same altitude, at its 9 o'clock position, on a heading of approximately 080 degrees. The pilot of the C180 gained visual contact of the DH6 and turned to the right to pass behind the DH6.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996P0567 |
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| Occurrence Type | Incident |
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| Occurred At | 1996-12-06 - Unknown time |
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| Fatalities | 0 |
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| Geographic Location | British Columbia, Canada, North America, Pacific Region, Vancouver |
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| Categories | Airprox/TCAS alert/loss of separation/(near) midair collisions |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GKBX | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | KENN BOREK AIR LTD |
| Operator | Commercial |
| Make |
DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC 6 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Engine Type | Turbo prop |
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| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Phase of Flight | Cruise |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Conflict - near collision (VFR or IFR) |