A Cessna plane bound for Portland, Oregon, crashed at Tofino Long Beach Airport on July 18, 2024, after an engine fire. The pilot and one passenger died, while another passenger survived with serious injuries. The Transportation Safety Board report highlights issues with aircraft maintenance, including an overdue inspection on the planes exhaust system, and the pilots limited training in handling low-altitude engine failures and inflight fires. The incident underscores the importance of proper aircraft maintenance and pilot training for emergency situations.
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