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Search and rescue operation underway after small aircraft goes missing in B.C. Interior
Search and rescue crews are looking for a small aircraft that disappeared before reaching its destination of Kamloops, B.C., Canada The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre says the Piper Warrior was reported missing Thursday afternoon after having left Cranbrook, B.C., on a refuelling stop. Spokesman Lt. Greg Menzies says the aircraft originally departed from Lethbridge, Alta., and two people are believed to be on board. RCMP have identified the pilot as Alex Simons, 21, of Kamloops and the… (www.montrealgazette.com) Mehr...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I have friends who own wood lots between the two cities and it is indeed very rugged and forested terrain. I'm hoping the plane is found soon, but that is not a place I'd want to have to find a small aircraft in.
Prayers that they are found safe. The trip was over beautiful but very inhospitable terrain.