Prince George Emergency Landing
Fatal Beech King Air Emergency Landing Closes Major Prince George Roadway
Key Points
The aircraft involved was a Beech King Air 200 twin‑engine plane, not a smaller single‑engine aircraft.
Eyewitness Mohit Arora described the scene, noting the left wing of the plane struck a pickup, the plane’s propeller broke off, and he said, 'I am so lucky that the fan and the blades did not hit my car.'
The incident occurred on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, around 2:20 p.m. PT (with later updates indicating about 2:30 p.m.), near Highland Drive.
Foothills Boulevard was closed to traffic for an extended period, with authorities urging people to avoid the area and plan detours; the closure was expected to extend into Friday.
Two vehicles were damaged in the crash, in addition to the aircraft, and first responders were triaging the scene as investigators from the Transportation Safety Board begin their inquiry.
A Beech King Air 200 twin-engine plane made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, British Columbia, on Thursday around 2:20 p.m., colliding with vehicles on the busy road Vancouver Sun. One person died in a vehicle struck during the crash, while the Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into what caused the pilot to lose control CityNews Vancouver.
The collision damaged at least two vehicles on Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Road Head Topics. First responders from Prince George RCMP and fire rescue crews triaged the scene, and authorities closed the road for an extended period, urging drivers to find alternate routes CTV News.
Plane's Left Wing Strikes Pickup Truck
Eyewitness Mohit Arora witnessed the moment of impact and described the aircraft hitting a pickup truck. The left wing of the plane struck the pickup, and the propeller broke off during the collision CJDC TV. Arora said he felt fortunate that the detached propeller blades did not hit his own vehicle, calling himself 'so lucky' that he was not struck by the spinning metal.
One Fatality Confirmed as Road Remains Closed
Prince George RCMP confirmed that one person in a vehicle at the scene was pronounced dead Head Topics. A truck driver involved in the crash survived with injuries, though officials said it is too early to confirm whether other people suffered harm Vancouver Sun. The fatal collision occurred when the aircraft came to rest on the roadway after losing control.
Transportation Safety Board Begins Full Investigation
Investigators from Canada's Transportation Safety Board deployed to Foothills Boulevard to determine why the Beech King Air 200 made an emergency landing on the roadway CityNews Vancouver. The agency will examine the aircraft's mechanical systems, weather conditions, and pilot decisions. No details about the cause have been released, and the investigation is expected to take weeks or months to complete.
Road Closure Expected to Extend Into Friday
Foothills Boulevard remained closed to traffic as emergency crews cleared wreckage and debris from the crash scene CTV News. Authorities warned drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes around Prince George. The closure was expected to remain in place through Friday as the safety investigation continued and the roadway was cleaned.
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