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Tofino RCMP investigate fatal air crash near Long Beach Airport 

Justin Baumgardner
By Justin Baumgardner

Two people have died after a six-seat aircraft crashed due to an engine fire during take-off from Long Beach Airport near Tofino. 

RCMP says information is limited by they’re working with the Transportation Safety Board and the BC Coroners Service to determine the cause of the incident.  

They say one person was pulled from the plane and was sent to hospital with serious injuries, but sadly the other two died at the scene.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tofino RCMP at 250-670-9612. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner

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