Richmond-based Northern Thunderbird Air (NTA) is continuing air service as usual “for now,” the day after one of its planes crashed in Richmond, sending nine people to hospital, according to company staff.
The crash occurred at 4:12 p.m. yesterday, shortly after a Beechcraft King Air 100 carrying seven passengers and two crew departed from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), according to statements by YVR and NTA. It landed on Russ Baker Way on Sea Island, striking a car, according to Richmond RCMP.
The Transportation Safety Board and RCMP took control of the accident site and are conducting investigations, according to the NTA statement
“Northern Thurnderbird Air will not be commenting on the circumstances of this accident and will defer to the investigating authorities for any information around the accident itself,” the NTA statement said.
“Our hearts go out to the passengers and crew and their families during this difficult time.”
Calls to NTA were not returned by press deadline.
Jenny Wagler
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