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Prince George aircraft emergency landing kills one
A Beechcraft King Air 200, operated by Sekani Air Ltd., made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, British Columbia, on the afternoon of August 20, 2026. During the landing, the aircraft collided with at least two vehicles, resulting in the death of one vehicle occupant at the scene.
Evergold Corp. confirmed that two members of its exploration team, who were traveling from the Golden Lion Project, were on board the aircraft. Both employees, along with the pilot and other passengers from various mineral exploration companies, were reported safe and uninjured. One driver involved in the collision, Jaime Pawliuk, sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has assumed responsibility for the investigation into the cause of the emergency landing. Foothills Boulevard was closed to traffic following the incident to allow for the investigation and emergency response.
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BC Emergency Health Services · Evergold Corp. · Foothills Boulevard · Jaime Pawliuk · Prince George · Prince George RCMP · Sekani Air Ltd · Sekani Air Ltd. · Transportation Safety Board of Canada
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- [● 15 SOURCES] One person died at the scene after being an occupant of a vehicle struck by the aircraft. ladysmithchronicle.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · westknews.com · kimberleybulletin.com · 100milefreepress.net · +7 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The Transportation Safety Board has assumed responsibility for the investigation. ladysmithchronicle.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · westknews.com · kimberleybulletin.com · 100milefreepress.net · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The emergency landing occurred on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George around 2:20 p.m. on August 20, 2026. ladysmithchronicle.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · westknews.com · kimberleybulletin.com · 100milefreepress.net · +7 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The aircraft collided with at least two vehicles during an emergency landing. ladysmithchronicle.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · westknews.com · kimberleybulletin.com · 100milefreepress.net · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Emergency services treated 10 people, with two being transported to the hospital. ladysmithchronicle.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · westknews.com · kimberleybulletin.com · 100milefreepress.net · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The aircraft involved is a Beechcraft King Air 200 registered to Sekani Air Ltd. ladysmithchronicle.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · westknews.com · kimberleybulletin.com · 100milefreepress.net · +7 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Approximately eight people were on board the aircraft. ladysmithchronicle.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · westknews.com · kimberleybulletin.com · 100milefreepress.net · +7 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two Evergold Corp. exploration team members were on the aircraft and are uninjured. www.webdisclosure.com · www.stocktitan.net