• Vancouver Island

    Dakota 576 Crash

    Follow my blog with Bloglovin On a windy day in April 1944, a Dakota 576 overshot the Port Hardy runway. It circled around again to make a second attempt but ran out of fuel. The plane crashed, killing the pilot and navigator. The crew member in the back of the plane survived. You can read the full story on the 101 NI Squadron website. To reach this trail it is best to park your vehicle at the Bear Cove boat launch parking lot, just before the BC Ferries terminal. From there it is a short walk to the trailhead. Walk towards the ferry terminal and there is a paved road…