BC

A pilot did not survive a plane crash near Williams Lake, Saturday.

On June 30th, 2012, at 9:55 pm the Williams Lake RCMP were advised of an overdue float plane.

The private plane had departed Williams Lake around 1:40 pm and was due to return to Williams Lake at 5:00 PM. Search and Rescue were advised and a fixed wing aircraft and helicopter were dispatched from Comox.

An aerial search was conducted and a downed float plane was located approximately 9 kms North West of Williams Lake, near the Fraser River. Examination of the scene confirmed the pilot and lone occupant of this aircraft and did not survive the crash.

The investigation is now being lead by the BC Coroners Service with assistance from the RCMP.  The name of the pilot is not being released at this time.