May 4, 2024

Ultralight ditches off Vancouver Island

An ultralight aircraft with two aboard has ditched in waters near Schooner Cove - that's north of Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. The pilot declared a mayday around 9:00 a.m. and brought the aircraft down for a water landing. The pilot and his passenger have been rescued by the crew of a coast guard vessel out of French Creek. An official at the … [Read more...]