Beech 65-A90 accident near Pitt Meadows, Ca, August 3, 2008
On August 3, 2008 at about 10:24 pm local time, a Beech 65-A90, registered N17SA, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Pitt Meadows. It was a skydiving flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were seriously injured; 4 others were unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 3, 2008 · about 10:24 pm local time
- Place
- Pitt Meadows, Canada · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were seriously injured; 4 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 65-A90 · all 65-A90s on the register
- Registration
- N17SA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Skydiving flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Engine shutdown during initial climb
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: CYPK Pitt Meadows at 10:24 pm
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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