Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 accident near Terrace, Bc, Ca, December 21, 2005
On December 21, 2005 at about 2:34 am local time, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36, registered CFTWO, was destroyed in an accident near Terrace, Bc. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 21, 2005 · about 2:34 am local time
- Place
- Terrace, Bc, Canada · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · all MU-2B-36s on the register
- Registration
- CFTWO · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Nav Air Charter Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: CYXT Terrace, Bc at 2:33 am
- Destination: CYVR Vancouver, Bc
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 140° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,600 ft; a few clouds at 600 ft
- Temperature: 32°F (0°C), dew point 30°F (-1°C)
- Altimeter: 29.46 inHg
- Observation at 7:00 pm from CYXT
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under CFTWO the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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