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Aircrew and SAR Techs of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron rescued a pilot and passenger from a remote beach on the west coast after they ditched their aircraft about 100 meters from shore.

The incident occurred about mid-afternoon on April 18th, 2016, near Goose Bay, on the British Columbia mainland, about mid-way between Port Hardy and Bella Bella, according to details provided by 19 Wing Comox.

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While in transit from Port Hardy to a landing strip near Bella Bella weather conditions forced the pilot to return to Port Hardy as he neared his original destination. While returning to Port Hardy weather and wind conditions worsened causing the aircraft to run low on fuel. Realizing that fuel would run out before reaching Port Hardy the pilot began to look for clearings, logging roads or beaches suitable for an emergency landing. Unable to find a suitable location to land, he was forced to ditch in the ocean.