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5 sent to hospital after floatplane flips into waters off Tofino, B.C.

By Jon Azpiri Global News

Posted July 26, 2021 6:46 pm

Updated July 28, 2021 3:04 pm

1 min read

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Five people were taken to hospital after a floatplane flipped into the waters off Tofino, B.C., on Monday.

The Transportation Safety Board said an Atleo River Air Services Ltd. Cessna A185F was taking off from Tofino Harbour at around 11:30 a.m. when it flipped into the waters off the shore.

Click to play video: 'Floatplane carrying five overturns near Tofino, B.C.'

1:01 Floatplane carrying five overturns near Tofino, B.C.

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Four passengers and one pilot were on board, all of whom were able to get out of the aircraft and onto a sandbar. They were taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to BC Emergency Health Services.

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The TSB is investigating.

A floatplane flipped into the waters near Tofino, B.C. on July 26, 2021. Photo submitted via Stiles Sylvester Frank

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