The RCMP has confirmed that two people died following a plane crash near Squamish on Friday.
“On May 25, 2024, police were able to access the remote area located south of Squamish on the west side of Howe Sound via air. Once on scene, it was confirmed that sadly, the two occupants of the plane did not survive,” said Sgt. Vanessa Munn on Sunday.
Mounties reported on Saturday that they received an automatic crash notification from a smartphone after the crash occurred on Friday evening.
According to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), the crash site was approximately 20 nautical miles north of Vancouver. The JRCC was called just before 6:30 p.m. to search Mount Ellesmere and the surrounding areas for the aircraft.
The RCMP is collaborating with the Transportation Safety Board and the BC Coroners Service to investigate the incident. Squamish Search and Rescue, Blackcomb Helicopters, and several members of the public assisted in locating the plane.
Police have stated that no further details will be released at this time.