Sea to Sky RCMP receive notification of overdue plane

July 28, 2026 - Whistler, Squamish, British Columbia
From: Whistler RCMP

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File No. 2026-6035

On June 20, 2026 just after 10:00 p.m. the Sea to Sky RCMP (Squamish Detachment) received notification of an overdue private airplane that departed from the Squamish Airport and failed to return. 

The Sea to Sky RCMP took initial steps to locate the plane and were assisted by Whistler and Squamish Search and Rescue teams and CFB Comox 442 Squadron. The missing plane was subsequently located in the Brandywine Valley. The occupants of the plane were located and transported to hospital with serious injuries. 

The investigation will be referred to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, and for this reason no further information will be provided by the Sea to Sky RCMP.

The Sea to Sky RCMP wishes to thank our Search and Rescue partners for their assistance during the initial efforts to locate the outstanding plane and occupants.

Anyone with any information on this investigation is asked to contact the Sea to Sky RCMP (Whistler Detachment) at (604) 932-3044. 

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